ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF356	ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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
Inancli, S.(2018). Ulusal ve Uluslararasi Boyutta Cevre Ekonomisi: Kavram-Politika-Uygulama. Seckin Publications
Gunsoy, G., Ozcan Dagdemir (2007). Dogal Kaynaklar ve Cevre Ekonomisi. Anadolu University Publications
Durman M., Huseyin Onder.(2016) Dogal Kaynaklar ve Cevre Ekonomisi. Ekin Publications
Lewis L. and T. Tietenberg(2013). Environmental Economics and Policy. Pearson Education Limited.

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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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