Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UTI430 | ENERGY ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | - |
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Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Celikay, F., Bayrac, N. ve Cildir, M. (2018). Kuresellesme Surecinde Surdurulebilir Enerji Politikalari. 1st Edition, Bursa: Ekin Bookstore. |
Kilinc, B. (2016). Enerji Ekonomisi: Turkiye’nin Enerji Sektoru ve Alternatif Enerji Kaynaklari. Bursa: Dora Publications. |
Aybers, N. ve Sahin, B. (1995). Enerji Maliyeti. Istanbul: Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi Publications. |
Schwarz, P. (2017).Energy Economics. London, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Ltd. |
Mucuk, M. Ve Uysal, D. (2009). Türkiye Ekonomisinde Enerji Tüketimi ve Ekonomik Büyüme, Maliye Dergisi, S, 157, ss.105-115. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |