ENERGY ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	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.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	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.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	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.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	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.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	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.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	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.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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