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Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
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Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. RAFET AKDENİZ
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Water Management: Gain an in-depth understanding of the significance of sustainable water management in addressing global water challenges. Explore the impact of unsustainable water practices on ecosystems, communities, and economies. Exploring Sustainable Water Management Methods: Learn about various sustainable water management methods, with a focus on rainwater harvesting. Understand the principles and techniques behind rainwater harvesting and its applications in different contexts. Real-world Applications: Analyze real-world examples of successful sustainable water management initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods in diverse geographical and climatic conditions. Integration of Technology: Explore the integration of technology, including satellite services, in water management practices. Develop skills in utilizing satellite data for identifying suitable locations for rainwater harvesting. Practical Application: Apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on exercises. Use satellite services, water consumption data, and meteorological data to select appropriate houses for implementing rainwater harvesting approaches.
Course Content	Introduction to Sustainable Water Management: Global water challenges and the need for sustainable solutions. Ecological, social, and economic implications of unsustainable water practices. Sustainable Water Management Methods: Overview of various sustainable water management methods. In-depth study of rainwater harvesting techniques and applications. Case Studies: Analysis of successful sustainable water management projects worldwide. Examination of challenges and solutions in different contexts. Technology in Water Management: Introduction to satellite services in water resource management. Practical skills in utilizing satellite data for decision-making. Practical Application: Selection of houses for rainwater harvesting using satellite services. Application of knowledge in assessing water consumption patterns and meteorological data.

The aim of the course

Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Water Management: Gain an in-depth understanding of the significance of sustainable water management in addressing global water challenges. Explore the impact of unsustainable water practices on ecosystems, communities, and economies. Exploring Sustainable Water Management Methods: Learn about various sustainable water management methods, with a focus on rainwater harvesting. Understand the principles and techniques behind rainwater harvesting and its applications in different contexts. Real-world Applications: Analyze real-world examples of successful sustainable water management initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods in diverse geographical and climatic conditions. Integration of Technology: Explore the integration of technology, including satellite services, in water management practices. Develop skills in utilizing satellite data for identifying suitable locations for rainwater harvesting. Practical Application: Apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on exercises. Use satellite services, water consumption data, and meteorological data to select appropriate houses for implementing rainwater harvesting approaches.

Course Content

Introduction to Sustainable Water Management: Global water challenges and the need for sustainable solutions. Ecological, social, and economic implications of unsustainable water practices. Sustainable Water Management Methods: Overview of various sustainable water management methods. In-depth study of rainwater harvesting techniques and applications. Case Studies: Analysis of successful sustainable water management projects worldwide. Examination of challenges and solutions in different contexts. Technology in Water Management: Introduction to satellite services in water resource management. Practical skills in utilizing satellite data for decision-making. Practical Application: Selection of houses for rainwater harvesting using satellite services. Application of knowledge in assessing water consumption patterns and meteorological data.

Learning Outcomes

Adequate knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and the computer engineering subjects of individual branches; the ability to implement theoretical and practical knowledge in the respective areas to modeling and solving computer engineering problems.
Ability to reflect the developments in Information and Communication Technologies to the applications of Information Technology.
Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex computer engineering problems; ability to select and implement the appropriate analysis and modeling methods in this respect.
Ability to design experiments for analysing computer engineering problems, to conduct experiments, to collect data, to analyse and interpret the results.
Ability to design a complex informtacis system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic restrictions and conditions; ability to implement the modern design methods for this purpose.
Ability to use, choose and develop modern techniques and means required for computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually..
Knowledge of applications in business life like project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovativeness and sustainable development.
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to reach information, follow the latest developments in science and technology; ability to ensure self-renewal perpetually.
Ability to communicate efficiently both in oral and written ways in Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to effectively prepare reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, effective presentation, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
Knowledge on the effects of informatics applications on health, environment and safety in terms of universal and social aspects and information about the problems of the era; awareness on the legal results of informatics solutions.
Acting in line with ethical principles, sense of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on the standards of engineering applications.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Understanding global water challenges Importance of sustainable water management Overview of ecological, social, and economic implications
2	Understanding global water challenges Importance of sustainable water management Overview of ecological, social, and economic implications
3	Various sustainable water management methods In-depth study of rainwater harvesting techniques Practical applications and case studies
4	Various sustainable water management methods In-depth study of rainwater harvesting techniques Practical applications and case studies
5	Analysis of successful rainwater harvesting projects Challenges and solutions in different geographical and climatic conditions
6	Analysis of successful rainwater harvesting projects Challenges and solutions in different geographical and climatic conditions
7	Introduction to satellite services in water resource management Utilizing satellite data for decision-making Hands-on exercises with technology integration
8	Introduction to satellite services in water resource management Utilizing satellite data for decision-making Hands-on exercises with technology integration
9	Midterm Exam
10	Analyzing real-world examples of successful sustainable water management initiatives Field visits or virtual tours of sustainable water projects Evaluation of the effectiveness of different methods
11	Analyzing real-world examples of successful sustainable water management initiatives Field visits or virtual tours of sustainable water projects Evaluation of the effectiveness of different methods
12	Hands-on exercises using satellite services Selecting suitable houses for rainwater harvesting Utilizing water consumption and meteorological data in decision-making
13	Hands-on exercises using satellite services Selecting suitable houses for rainwater harvesting Utilizing water consumption and meteorological data in decision-making
14	Continued application of rainwater harvesting approaches Group projects on designing and implementing sustainable water management solutions Final presentations and discussions

Resources

Other helpful general reference works relevant to this course are The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and
Turbulent Future of Water, Charles Fishman (2012), Free Press ISBN: 1439102082 and Water, David
Lewis Feldman (2012), Polity ISBN: 0745650333, Water Resources, An Integrated Approach, Holden
(Ed.) (2013): Routledge ISBN: 0415602823, as well as the more popularly written works The Big
Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters, Rose George (2009),
MacMillan ISBN: 0805082719 and The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic and
How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World, Stephen Johnston (2006), Riverhead.

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