Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 470 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Coastal Zone Management

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CIVE 470	FALL	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	CIVE 208 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem Solving Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Doç. Dr. Aslı Bor Türkben
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Aslı Bor Türkben
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Merve Okan

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to teach the coastal environment and coastal problems, coastal ecosystems, coastal resources and their uses. In addition, it explains sustainable resource development, marine and coastal protection area management, coastal zone management tools, and institutional arrangements for coastal management, especially in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Define coastal structures problems.	1.5			X
LO2	Examine the necessity of sustainable development in coastal areas.	2			X
LO3	Discuss the coastal areas special structure, resources, problems related to coastal areas and various information.	2			X
LO4	Explain the interaction between disciplines and sectors, the need for participation of all stakeholders in the preparation of practical, integrated coastal zone management strategies.	2			X
LO5	Recognize the importance of working with state-of-the-art indicators.	1.6			X

Course Description

The course covers concept of coastal zone management: coastal definition, coastal resources, coastal ecosystems, sustainable resource management.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Coastal Zone Boundaries, Natural Resources, Integrated Approach	Chapter 1,2: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998). Bölüm 1,2: Principles of Oceanography, Gross (1995)	LO1
2	Physical, chemical and biological properties of seawater	Chapter 3,5,6,7: Principles of Oceanography, Gross (1995).	LO1
3	Marine Pollution, Eutrophication	Chapter 7,8: Principles of Oceanography, Gross (1995).	LO2
4	The Effect of Sea on Climate-Current Systems	Chapter 5: Principles of Oceanography, Gross (1995).	LO2
5	Basic Concepts of Climate Change	Chapter 4: Principles of Oceanography, Gross (1995).	LO3
6	Legal and Institutional Arrangements International, Legal and Institutional Framework for Coastal Management in Turkey	Chapter 3,4,5,6: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO3
7	Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning, Coastal Area Ecosystem Services, Marine and Coastal Protected Areas	Chapter 7: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO3
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Coastal Zone Management Tools: GIS and Remote Sensing, Strategic Planning, Master Plan	Chapter 7-8: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO4
10	Field Studies: Sampling and Analysis	Chapter 3,5,6: Principles of Oceanography, M. Grant Gross (1995).	LO4
11	Effects of Various Sectors in Coastal Area - Coastal Fisheries, Aquaculture & Coastal Tourism: Swimming Water Quality, Blue Flag and Environmental Quality Labels	Chapter 8-9: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO4
12	Effects of Various Sectors in Coastal Area - Coastal Fisheries, Aquaculture & Coastal Tourism: Swimming Water Quality, Blue Flag and Environmental Quality Labels	Chapter 8-9: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO5
13	Effects of Various Sectors in the Coastal Region-Urbanization and Industry	Chapter 8-9: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO5
14	Effects of Various Sectors in Coastal Region-Maritime Activities	Chapter 8-9: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management, Cicin-Sain & Knecht (1998).	LO5
15	Semester Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Billiana Cicin-Sain & Robert W. Knecht (1998). Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management: Concepts and Practices. Island Press. USA. ISBN-10: 1559636041 M. Grant Gross (1995). Principles of Oceanography. Prentice Hall. USA. ISBN 10: 0023479817
Suggested Readings/Materials	R.W.G. Carter (1988). Coastal Environments. Academic Pres. UK. ISBN 978-0-08-050214-4 Open University (1989). Seawater: Its Composition Properties and Behaviour. Open University. 2nd Edition USA. ISBN 9781483257075 Open University (2001). Ocean Circulation. Open University. Butterworth-Heinemann 2001 USA. ISBN 9780750652780

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Homework / Assignments	1	40	X	X		X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40			X	X	X
Total	3	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	16	16
Final Exam	1	24	24
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO1
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems			LO5
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.				LO2 LO3 LO4
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.