Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ECON319 |
| Course Type | : Area 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 |
This course aims to explore the interplay between economic activity and environmental quality, emphasizing how economic theory and practice can be applied to develop sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. In this regard, students will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles and tools essential for analyzing and addressing environmental issues. Besides, they will learn to critically evaluate environmental policies, understand the economic implications of environmental degradation, and propose economically viable strategies for sustainable development.
This course delves into the dynamic relationship between economic systems and the environment. Throughout the course, we will explore how economic activities impact natural resources and ecosystems, and how economic tools can be utilized to address environmental problems. Some of the main topics to be covered in the course include: economic theory and environmental issues, market failures and externalities, cost-benefit analysis, and environmental policy instruments.
| 1. | Students will be able to explain key economic concepts and how they relate to environmental issues. |
| 2. | Students will be able to identify market failures such as externalities and public goods, and analyze their impact on the environment. |
| 3. | Students will critically evaluate different environmental policy instruments, including taxes and subsidies. |
| 4. | Students will assess the economic implications of climate change and evaluate policies for mitigation and adaptation. |
| 5. | Students will discuss the principles of sustainable development and evaluate the trade-offs between economic growth and environmental sustainability. |
| 1. | İnançlı, S. (2024). Ulusal ve Uluslararası Boyutta Çevre Ekonomisi: Kavram-Politika-Uygulama. Seçkin Yayıncılık. |
| 2. | Durman, M. ve Önder, H. (2015). Doğal Kaynaklar ve Çevre Ekonomisi. Ekin Yayınevi |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 122 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | |
OÇ-1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |