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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:

UNI420

Course Name:

Global Climate Changes and Green Transformation P

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATMA BEYZA ER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Fatma Beyza Er

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to introduce students to the scientific foundations of climate change and the policy and economic mechanisms driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. It seeks to develop a basic understanding of international climate governance, carbon pricing, and green transformation policies.

Course Content:

This course examines global climate change from scientific, economic, and policy perspectives. It covers the causes and impacts of climate change, market failures, and the transition to a low-carbon economy. The course also analyses international climate governance, carbon pricing mechanisms, and emissions trading systems. Special emphasis is placed on the European Green Deal, CBAM, and their implications for international trade and green transformation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the scientific foundations and main causes of global climate change.
2) Analyse the economic rationale for climate policies, including market failures and carbon pricing mechanisms.
3) Evaluate the impacts of climate change on sectors, trade, and economic development.
4) Assess international climate agreements and climate governance frameworks.
5) Interpret the European Green Deal, CBAM, and emissions trading systems in the context of green transformation.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course; Syllabus
2)	Climate Science and the Global Climate System
3)	Natural and Anthropogenic Causes of Climate Change
4)	Economics of Climate Change: Market Failures and Risk
5)	Global and National Impacts of Climate Change
6)	Energy Transition and Low-Carbon Economy
7)	Midterm Exam Week
8)	International Climate Agreements and Global Governance
9)	Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading Systems
10)	Green Transformation and Structural Change
11)	Green Finance and Sustainable Investment
12)	EU Green Deal and CBAM
13)	Trade Effects of the EU Green Deal
14)	Climate Law and National Emissions Trading Systems
15)	FINAL EXAM WEEK
16)	FINAL EXAM WEEK

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	FitzRoy, F. R., & Papyrakis, E. (2016). An Introduction to Climate Change Economics and Policy (2nd ed.). Routledge.
References:	Lecturer``s Notes Stern, N. (2007). The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review. Cambridge University Press.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	15	87
Homework Assignments	5	11
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		126