ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF356	ENVIRONMENTAL 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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the competence to evaluate policies, instruments, legislation and regulations developed for a sustainable environment and economic growth in the perspective of environmental problems as a result of economic activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as exogeneity, policy instruments, Environmental Indicators, Management of water and energy, sustainable environmental management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the principles and concepts of environmental economics. (2)
Explain the objectives of environmental policies. (2)
Describe the policy instruments at the core of environmental sustainability.(2)
Compare the main causes of environmental problems.(4)
Analyze the social and economic effects of environmental economics. (4)
Evaluate the differences of sustainable environmental management between countries. (5)
Solve the environmental problems. (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Activity in the Market and Natural Resource Economy	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
2	Reading	Exteriority in Production and Consumption; Market Failures and Politics and Policy Instruments	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
3	Reading	Policy Instruments Policy Instruments; Taxes, Incentives and Hand Changeable Permissions	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4	Reading	Property Rights, Pigou Taxes	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5	Reading	Public Property	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6	Reading	Environment Policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7	Reading	Consumable and Renewable Energy Sources	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Environmental Indicator, Environment Quality and Main Environmental Problems	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
10	Reading	Water and Energy Management and Quality Policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
11	Reading	Waste Management: Collecting and Recovery Systems	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
12	Reading	Environment and Development: Environmental Kuznets Curves	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
13	Reading	Environment, Development and Sustainability	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
14	Reading	National and International Environment Protection Regulation, Organization and Arrangements	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lewis L. and T. Tietenberg(2013). Environmental Economics and Policy. Pearson Education Limited.
by N. Gregory Mankiw, of Economics, 7th Edition, Jan 1, 2014
Paul E. Hardisty, Environmental and Economic Sustainability, 2010

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)

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	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	9	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128