Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
UTI430 |
ENERGY ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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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 |
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 |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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2 |
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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3 |
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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2 |
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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2 |
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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2 |
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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2 |
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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3 |
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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2 |
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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2 |
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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