Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0564 | 
| Name | Sustainable Food Systems | 
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year | 
| Term | Fall and Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 2 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Üniversite Dersi | 
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course | 
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim | 
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH ÖZOĞUL | 
| Course Instructor | 
                                                
                                                    Prof. Dr. FATİH ÖZOĞUL
                                                    (Güz)
                                                    (A Group)
                                                    (Ins. in Charge)
                                                
                                                 Prof. Dr. FATİH ÖZOĞUL (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)  | 
                                
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development; To gain the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sustainability in the food system with a multidisciplinary system approach.
Course Content
Information on sustainability and sustainable development, the concept and framework of sustainable food systems, climate change and the food system, eco-labeling, evaluation of food system sustainability, and sustainability in the food system stages will be given.
Course Precondition
Resources
Lecture notes, scientific papers
Notes
Lecture notes, scientific papers
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines sustainability and sustainable development. | 
| LO02 | Explain the concept and framework of sustainable food system. | 
| LO03 | Identify sustainability problems in food systems and develop solutions to solve them. | 
| LO04 | Evaluates the effects of engineering practices on sustainability. | 
| LO05 | Analyze the roles and responsibilities of engineers involved in the design and operation of sustainable food systems. | 
| LO06 | Effectively discusses and communicates information, situations and ideas about sustainable food. | 
| LO07 | Uses various multidisciplinary resources effectively to reach information on sustainability issues. | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainability and an introduction to sustainable development | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 2 | Sustainable food systems – concept and framework | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 3 | Factors affecting sustainable food production: Climate change, greenhouse gases and carbon emissions | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 4 | Climate change and the food system | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 5 | Factors affecting sustainable food production: sustainable water and agricultural practices | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 6 | Global food security | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 7 | Preparation before midterm exam | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma  | 
                                
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev  | 
                                
| 9 | Circular economy | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 10 | Sustainable food production systems and food safety | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 11 | Sustainability in the food system (from production to consumption) | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 12 | The legal dimension of sustainable food systems | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 13 | Farm-to-Fork Strategy of European Union | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 14 | Sustainable food policies of the world | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 15 | Preparation before the term exam | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma  | 
                                
| 16 | Term Exams | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev  | 
                                
| 17 | Term Exams | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev  | 
                                
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 | 
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 | 
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 | 
| Grand Total | - | 100 | 
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 | 
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 6 | 3 | 18 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 82 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,28 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||