Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ITR430 |
ENERGY ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to introduce the importance of fossil energy resources in our life, effects of them on environmental costs, basics of developments in the field of energy and improve aptitude for producing a solution to minimize energy costs |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include introduction to energy economy, energy sector, sustainable energy, Geopolitics and its importance, energy sources and transformation of them, energy markets: Coal market, energy markets: Crude Oil and Natural Gas, renewable energy sources: Geothermal Energy, Biofuel and Cycle, Sun and Wind energy, Hydroelectricity and Nuclear, energy costs, Photovoltaic Transformation Technique and economy policies subjects for energy. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Assess the indoor air quality |
Assess how the energy saving can be realized |
Examine necessary methods in order to reduce energy costs |
List general situation in Turkey and around the world and alternative sources |
Examine the relation between energy and sustainable growth |
Compare the relation between energy and competitive power |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Introduction to Energy Economy |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Energy Sector |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Sustainable Energy |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Geopolitics and Its Importance |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Energy Sources and Transformation of Them |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Energy Markets: Coal Market |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Energy Markets: Crude Oil and Natural Gas |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Renewable Energy Sources: Geothermal Energy, Biofuel and Cycle |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Sun and Wind Energy |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Hydroelectricity and Nuclear Energy Costs |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Energy Costs |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Photovoltaic Transformation Technique |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Economy Policies Subject for Energy |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Schwarz, P. (2017).Energy Economics. London, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Ltd. |
Caradonna, J. L. (2016). Sustainability : A History. New York, United States: Oxford University Press Inc. |
Waas, T., Huge, J., Block, T., Wright, T. (2014). Sustainability Assessment and Indicators: Tools in a Decision-Making
Strategy for Sustainable Development, ss. 5512-5534. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
7 |
5 |
35 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
4 |
20 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
125 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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