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	Prof. BÜLENT EŞİYOK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. REYHAN ÖZEŞ ÖZGÜR
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)				3
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)		1
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)		1
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)		1
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)			2
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)		1
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)		1
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)			2
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)		1

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