Introduction To Environmental Technologies- II
Environmental Protection and Control
Vocational School of Izmit
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Environmental Technologies- II | CKP110 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Erhan GENGEÇ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sevgi FERSİZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Melike İŞGÖREN
Lecturer Gülsün ÖZGÜL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) List the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of contaminated water.
2) Explain the effects of toxic pollutants on aquatic ecosystem.
3) Comment on the changes in water quality parameters.
4) Calculate the oxygen balance of contaminated streams.
5) Explain radioactive pollution, noise pollution and soil pollution.
6) Comment on environmental problems, refining techniques and legislation.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Introduction to Environmental Technologies I
Course Contents
Physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics of water, water quality parameters, the effects of toxic pollutants on aquatic ecosystem. pollution of lakes, effects of pollution on aquatic ecosystem, Oxygen balance of contaminated streams calculations, water supply, water treatment technologies, legislation, noise pollution, soil pollution, radioactive pollution wiil be discussed throughout the term.
Weekly Schedule
1) World water resources; quantity, distribution, hydrological cycle2) Physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics of water
3) Organic, inorganic and microbial contamination of water resources
4) Organic pollutants in water and their sources
5) Inorganic pollutants in water and their sources
6) Microbial contamination in water and their sources
7) Protection of water resources, treatment techniques of polluted water, physical, chemical and biological treatment of wastewater.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Oxygen balance of contaminated streams calculation
10) Oxygen balance of contaminated streams calculation
11) Pollution of lakes, light, thermal stratification and eutrophication
12) Noise pollution, noise control, noise-canceling structures.
13) Radioactive pollution, effects of radioactivity on ecosystem, disposal of radioactive waste
14) Soil pollution, effects of heavy metals, pesticides, artificial fertilizers on soil
15) Presentation homework as a group
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- /
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Self Study
10) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required