UNI369 Energy Economy and SustainabilityIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Political Science and Public AdministrationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Political Science and Public Administration

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI369
Course Name: Energy Economy and Sustainability
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. HAKAN YILDIZ
Course Lecturer(s): Hakan Yıldız
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce students to energy economics and sustainability topics. The course purposes to address energy policies and sustainability principles by examining the effects of energy resources on the economy, environment and society. It aims to teach students the basic concepts, relationships and future applications in the field of energy economics and sustainability. This course aims to help students understand energy issues from a more comprehensive perspective and gain knowledge about how energy resources can be managed sustainably.
Course Content: This course provides an in-depth look at energy economics and sustainability issues. It covers the types of energy resources, their economic impacts, environmental consequences and social dimensions. It also addresses important issues such as energy policies, energy security, renewable energy technologies and social justice. It offers students the opportunity to understand current developments and the future in the fields of energy economics and sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Purpose and Introduction Lecture notes
2) Basic Concepts About Economy and Sustainability Lecture notes
3) Relationship between Energy and Economy Lecture notes
4) Energy Resources and Economies Lecture notes
5) Energy Security and Geopolitical Factors Lecture notes
6) Energy Markets Lecture notes
7) Energy Markets Lecture notes
8) Midterm No
9) Energy Sustainability and Environmental Effects Lecture notes
10) Policies Related to Energy and their Economic Effects Lecture notes
11) Sustainability and Social Impacts Lecture notes
12) Energy Economy and Future Lecture notes
13) Latest Developments in Energy Economy and Sustainability Lecture notes
14) General Evaluation No

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları - lecture notes
References: Ders notları - lecture notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration. 1
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 1
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). 3
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field. 3
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. 3
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. 2
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work. 2
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. 2
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. 1
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD. 2
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 2 3 70
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 2 28
Midterms 1 10 1 11
Final 1 15 1 16
Total Workload 125