Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ecological Economics
Course Code: EF214
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to explain the economic elements underlying ecological relations and to discuss policy solutions to modern environmental problems from an economic perspective. It is aimed to provide students with knowledge about the role of economics in the formation of ecological problems and the legal, political and economic dimensions of the measures taken at national and international level.

Course Content

The topics that make up the content of this course are as follows: Historical and intellectual origins of ecological problems, classification of ecological problems, ecological problems becoming an international issue, legal, political and economic measures taken against ecological problems, Turkey's history and current state of ecological policy.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the links between human activities and the fundamental problems of the planet.
2.Understand the basic dynamics of the interaction between ecology and economic activities
3.Be aware of ecological life practices and ecological initiatives of people/institutions in the world and in Turkey
4.To develop a holistic and critical perspective on current production and consumption patterns, alternative lifestyles, and sustainable development dynamics
5.To be able to relate ecological thought to existing ideologies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Recent articles and international reports
2.Ruşen Keleş ve Can Hamamcı,Çevre Politikası, İmge, Ankara, 2005.,Ruşen Keleş ve Can Hamamcı,Çevre Politikası, İmge, Ankara, 2005
3.Raworth, K. (2017). Doughnut economics. Chelsea Green Publishing.
4.Meadows D. et al. (2004), Limits To Growth, The 30 Year Update, Chelsea Green Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of ecology and ecological problems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical and philosophical origins of the relationship between society and nature
Week 3 - Theoretical
Property rights, externalities and environmental problems.
Week 4 - Theoretical
International dimensions of ecological problems and “ Boundaries of the Planet”
Week 5 - Theoretical
Solutions to Ecological Problems - Traditional Approaches
Week 6 - Theoretical
Solutions to Ecological Problems - Alternative Approaches
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainability paradigm and current policies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Natural Resources: Production and Property
Week 9 - Theoretical
Economic growth and use of natural resources - I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Economic growth and use of natural resources - II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Economic growth and use of natural resources - III
Week 12 - Theoretical
Unlimited growth and its consequences. Evaluation on Kuznets
Week 13 - Theoretical
The doughnut economy: planetary boundaries and social inequalities
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Commons and its Importance in Ecological Relations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment1819
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination114216
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
3
4
5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026