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Sustainability Education at Bahçeşehir University
Sustainability Education at Bahçeşehir University
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) strategically manages sustainability and social impact in line with its vision of "contributing to society and achieving excellence," both as an educational institution and as a responsible corporate citizen. BAU implements educational programs that support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations.
In alignment with this vision, BAU has adopted a comprehensive education system that integrates the SDGs across the university, including both theoretical and practical courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in accordance with international standards.
To raise awareness of the SDGs among its students, foster a sustainability mindset and encourage sustainable behaviors, BAU incorporates SDG-related courses into its curriculum.
These courses support BAU's sustainable campus and university culture by consistently keeping sustainability at the forefront of students' lives, both on campus and beyond. They also aim to encourage students to act with awareness of the greater good for people and the planet, and to contribute collaboratively to the UN SDGs through group projects and student initiatives.
Sustainability education at BAU is implemented through the following components:
1- Sustainability courses for all BAU students
2- Certificate programs focused on the SDGs within the BAU EDR specialty certificate programs
3- Mandatory and elective courses focused on the SDGs offered within BAU faculties in relation to their academic fields
4- Sustainability-focused certificate programs and training within the university
5- Online sustainability training prepared by BAU faculty members and the distance education unit BAUGO
Sustainability Course ((Mandatory course required for graduation)
Bahçeşehir University offers sustainability courses within its general elective course system to equip students with the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development.
In accordance with BAU academic regulations, all students are required to complete five general elective courses. Students may choose four courses freely and must take one of the sustainability courses as their remaining elective.
All students are required to complete one of these sustainability-focused courses in order to graduate.
These courses provide a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of sustainability, focusing on how to build a sustainable future that supports environmental health, social equity and economic development. They examine challenges and examples of integrated, creative strategies at local, national and global levels.
The sustainability courses are designed to enhance students' knowledge of sustainability concepts at both individual and organizational levels under the following main headings:
- The Concept of Sustainability
- Dimensions of Sustainability: economic, social and environmental sustainability
- Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
Students who complete one of these courses will be able to:
• Explain the key facts and context of a variety of current sustainability-related topics and issues
• Use scholarly literature in sustainability-related writing, presentations and outreach
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills by proposing creative and balanced solutions to sustainability challenges
• Apply sustainability principles in their daily lives
• Engage in activities that promote sustainability on campus and/or in the community
Courses focused on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (students must complete at least one in order to graduate):
GEP0320 Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World
GEP0366 Practicing Sustainability
GEP0631 Sustainability and Climate Action
EDR Certificate Programs Focused on the Sustainable Development Goals
About EDR Programs
EDR is an education model designed by research and application centers that provides access to a wide range of content. It aims to equip BAU students, regardless of their department, to become well-rounded, innovative and globally preferred individuals who bring diverse perspectives, produce solutions and have acquired the competencies of the future.
Through the EDR model, BAU members closely follow sustainability, global changes and developments; they adapt quickly to the changes of the digital world and gain career opportunities with national and international brands in their chosen sectors while continuing their education. As an interdisciplinary model, EDR supports BAU students in becoming more active, research-oriented, entrepreneurial, responsible and leadership-driven individuals throughout their education. With the EDR model, every BAU member has the chance to develop a global vision!
With the EDR certificate they receive in addition to their diplomas, BAU students stand out both at the university and in the sectors they choose after graduation.
Sustainability-Related EDR Programs
Health Communication Management Program: SDG 3
The aim of this certificate program is to prepare professional candidates, on a theoretical basis, who are capable of implementing the qualified communication practices needed in the health sector. Upon completion of the program, students will have learned the fundamentals of health literacy provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the basics of health communication provided by the Faculty of Communication, as well as the dynamics of social media, an indispensable medium in today's world. Through the competencies acquired in this program, students will graduate with the effective communication management skills needed in the health sector.
.https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17025-saglik-iletisimi-ve-sosyal-medya-yonetimi-programi
Healthy Living Competency Program: SDG 3
This certificate program aims to help individuals and society achieve lasting positive changes in life and health. Upon completion, students will have learned the basic first aid practices, exercise practices and proper nutrition methods necessary for a healthy life..
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17027-saglikli-yasam-yetkinlik-programi
Nutritional Psychology Program: SDG 3
The aim of this certificate program is to prepare professional candidates who can establish the relationship between nutritional behavior and mental health. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to understand the requirements of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of eating disorders.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17028-beslenme-psikolojisi-programi
Interactive Methods in Improvement Competency Program: SDG 3
The aim of this certificate program is to enable students, as healthcare professionals, to manage professional processes by using individual and group interaction effectively, and to create new opportunities in healthcare by teaching gamification methods. It is designed to train professionals with an interdisciplinary approach to health through creative and interactive methods.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17026-iyilestirmede-etkilesimli-yontemler-yetkinlik-programi
Design, Innovation and Environmental Issues: SDG 11
This program aims to raise awareness of design, innovation and environmental issues, guide students toward these fields and support academic research.
https://bau.edu.tr/content/17694-edr
Family Law Program: SDG 5
Students who successfully complete courses examining current issues in family law are entitled to receive the "Family Law Certificate." These courses examine the causes and consequences of divorce, as well as the legal property regime, the regime of participation in acquired property, lineage and guardianship.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17696-family-law-program-sdg-5
Sustainability Program: SDG 1 - SDG 7 - SDG 9
This program is offered to students who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable energy and agricultural policies. It consists of courses covering theory and practice on relevant topics. The program is open to all students, and those who successfully complete it are awarded a certificate in addition to their diploma.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17697-sustainability-program-sdg-1-sdg-7-sdg-9
Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Program: SDG 9
Law plays an important role in life, and lawyers who wish to work in this field must specialize. To contribute to the training of specialized lawyers, the "Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights" certificate program is offered by the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Law. Students take the industrial property law, intellectual and artistic works law and competition law courses offered by the Faculty and, upon successful completion, are awarded the "Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Certificate" in addition to their diploma.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17698-intellectual-and-industrial-rights-program-sdg-9
Volunteering and Social Responsibility Program: SDG 17
Achieving the sustainable development goals requires volunteering efforts and social responsibility projects that bring together individuals, non-governmental organizations and private sector institutions. The purpose of this certificate program is to increase the awareness and knowledge of Bahçeşehir University students in these areas. Students who successfully complete the courses specified in the program are awarded a Volunteering and Social Responsibility Certificate in addition to their diplomas. The program is open to all students.
https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/17699-volunteering-and-social-responsibility-program-sdg-17
Sustainability-Oriented Mandatory and Elective Courses in the BAU Curriculum
Bahçeşehir University is committed to integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into its research, education, institutional policies and practices. In this context, the SDGs hold an important place in the curriculum through both mandatory and elective courses.
The list below includes the mandatory and elective courses focused on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals in the BAU curriculum. Course content can be accessed via the course links.
ESE4103 Energy Efficiency, Economy & Environment
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/45810/program_kodu/04062101/s/7/st/M/ln/en
ESE3103 Alternative&Renewable Energy Systems I
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/45812/program_kodu/04062101/s/5/st/M/ln/en
ESE4207 Alternative&Renewable Energy Systems II
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/45808/program_kodu/04062101/s/7/st/M/ln/en
GEP0633: Environment and Sustainable Development
COP4401 Schneider Electric - Energy Efficiency and Savings
ESE4008 Wind Energy
ESE4102 Energy Efficiency in Buildings
ENV4401 Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
DENT1006 Preventive Dentistry & Introduction to Public Oral and Dental Health
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/46001/program_kodu/10012101/s/1/st/M/ln/en
PRL4537 Strategic Communication and Sustainability
ARC3964 Issues in Sustainability
LAW3004International Maritime Law and Sustainability
BES4079 Sustainable Nutrition
BES3062Intercultural Differences in Nutrition
VCD1112 Art, Culture and Society
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/1702/program_kodu/03032101/s/2/st/M/ln/en
POL4144 Politics of Gender
SOC3005 Sociology of Gender and Family
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/9412/program_kodu/01048102/h//s/3/st/M/ln/en
LAW3081 Women's Rights
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/5843/program_kodu/05012101/h/8/s/3/st/D/ln/en
HEM3001 Women's Health and Diseases Nursing
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/12952/program_kodu/08012201/h//s/5/st/M/ln/en
ECE1002 Health, Nutrition and Resilience
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/14076/program_kodu/07042101/s/2/st/M/ln/en
ACL4001 Introduction to Women’s Studies
SOC3057 Readings in Sociology of Gender
PSY4058 Psychology of Gender
COP3433 FAO - Sustainable Food Systems
PAZ5104 Sustainable Marketing
CET3052 Selected Topics in Educational Sciences
COP4338 Tazefikir-Creative Thinking and Innovation
ADV4638 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
DYZ2006 Nutrition
MBG4054 Ecology
TDS2003 Public Health
COP4453 Proline – Safe and Smart Cities
ECE4040 Educational Administration in Early Childhood
EDS4010 New Media and Media Literacy in Education
ECE3202 Environmental Education in Early Childhood
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/48921/program_kodu/07042101/s/6/st/M/ln/en
COP4119 Play and Art Based Development in Early Childhood
ECE2201 School Readiness and Programs for Elementary Education
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/48916/program_kodu/07042101/s/3/st/M/ln/en
ECE3207 School Experience
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/48923/program_kodu/07042101/s/5/st/M/ln/en
ECO3577 Health Economics
ECE3104 Child's Mental Health
ECE4105 School Adaptation and Early Literacy Education
ECE3105 Approaches to Teaching in Early Childhood
COP4604 Learning Design With Microsoft Technology
CET2202 Educational Video Design
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/48914/program_kodu/07012101/s/4/st/M/ln/en
CET120 Information Technologies in Education
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/48895/program_kodu/07012101/s/1/st/M/ln/en
NTD2101 Nutritional Biochemistry I
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/41468/program_kodu/08032101/s/3/st/M/ln/en
NTD3170 Nutrition Education and Counseling
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/41482/program_kodu/08032101/s/3/st/M/ln/en
NTD3105 Assessment of Nutritional Status in Society
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/41477/program_kodu/08032101/s/5/st/M/ln/en
NTD4005 Food Legislation and Control
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/41483/program_kodu/08032101/s/7/st/M/ln/en
NTD3069 Geriatric Nutrition
BME3980 Information Technologies in Medicine
TDS2005 Health Tourism
COP4414 Siemens - Biomedical Technology Management
CEN4197 Groundwater Engineering
EAP5105 World Educational Systems
CET4054 Adult Education
EAP5103 Finance and Governance in Educational Institutions
EDS4011 Special Topics in Education I
EDT5001 Educational Technology Field, Theory and Profession
CET3054 Game Based Learning
COP4907 Hasen- Energy Politics and Strategies
ARC2082 Environmental Control Systems
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/9202/program_kodu/06022101/s/4/st/M/ln/en
ARC2933 Earth Architecture
BME2063 Biomaterials
INT2061 Human Factors and Universal Design
INT3904 Sustainable Design
INT3921 People and Environment
ESE5502 Sustainable Energy Systems
ARC5406 Critical Thinking in Sustainable Design
SGS5016 Agricultural Production Systems and Sustainable Farming
ARC3965 Green Architecture
SOC3072 Sociology of Migration
COP4405 Doğa - Health and Safety Management
ECE4050 Teaching Children’s Rights
ENM4103 Technology and Innovation Management
GAD5106 Games and Education
ECE3001 Language, Arts and Literature for Young Children
EAP5104 Conflict Management in Educational Institutions
LAW3082 Human Rights
https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/5751/program_kodu/05012101/h//s/6/st/M/ln/tr
LAW2006 Animal Rights
LAW2158 Consumer Protection Against Advertising
LAW3065 Humanitarian Law https://akts.bau.edu.tr/bilgipaketi/index/ders/ders_id/5840/program_kodu/05012101/h/8/s/3/st/D/ln/tr
LAW3014 Food, Agriculture and Migration from a Legal Perspective
BA3568 Sustainable Management
BA4023 Industrial Ecology
BA4455 Social Impact Management
BA4453 Corporate Social Responsibility
ADV3618 Advertising and Society
ALD5019 Child Health and Care
COP4331 Tazefikir Health Communication
PRL4532 Corporate Social Responsibility
PRL4537 Strategic Communication for Sustainability
GEP0201 City and Culture
GEP1634 Exploring the Future of Agriculture
GEP0609 Alliance of Civilizations
ACL4002 Ethnic Literature
AHZ2010 Health Law
FTV5001 Horror, Gender and Society
KHK5236 Gender Mainstreaming
SOH5015 Social Gender and Social Services
Sustainability-Focused Training
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BAUGO Sustainability-Focused Training Videos
Sustainability-focused training programs prepared by BAU faculty members and the BAU distance education unit (BAUGO) aim to increase our students' awareness and knowledge of sustainability.
These training programs provide examples and information on the principles and practices of sustainable development, focusing on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability.
In addition, they offer the knowledge our students need to address the environmental, social and economic challenges of the 21st century within the framework of sustainability.
Sustainability training videos are available to our students. Information about the related videos is provided below.
The Role of Your Business for a Sustainable Future: Environmental and Social Responsibilities – Prof. Dr. Ebru Canan Sokullu - BAU
The Key to Improving Your Business, Planet and Society: Corporate Sustainability and ESG – Prof. Dr. Çisil SOHODOL - BAU
Fighting Gender and Crime: Be Aware for Equality – Prof. Dr. Mine ÖZAŞÇILAR ÖZTÜRK - BAU
Animal Protection in Türkiye: A Training on the Legal Aspects of Animal Rights – Dr. Serkan KÖYBAŞI - BAU
Shaping the Education of the Future: From Society 5.0 to Education 5.0 – Prof. Dr. Bilal Duman - BAU
Sustainable Gastronomy – Reha Tartıcı - BAU
