Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environmental Economy and Natural Resources
Course Code: TE206
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To enable students to learn main methods of valuation of the products and services related to natural resource and environment economics.

Course Content

Classification of resources, valuation methods of natural resources, environmental policies, sustainable environment and sustainable development approaches

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Halil İbrahim YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the types of natural resources and their use.
2.To be able to apply the methods of environmental valuation to actual situations.
3.To be able to analyze environmental problems and their impacts
4.To be able to analyze climate change and its impact on agriculture
5.To have knowledge about sustainable production, consumption and development issues.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Başol, K. vd. Doğal Kaynakların ve Çevrenin Ekonomik Analizi. Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007.
2.Durman, M., & Önder, H. (2015). Doğal kaynaklar ve çevre ekonomisi. Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Environmental Economics, Classification of Resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods (willingness to pay and accept)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods (willingness to pay and accept)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods (willingness to pay and accept)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Environmental Policy Tools, Agriculture and Enviroment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Food Resources
Week 7 - Theoretical
Agriculture and Fisheries
Week 8 - Theoretical
Trade and Environment
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development and Environment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainability approaches and measuring sustainability
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development
Week 12 - Theoretical
Environmental Performance Criteria
Week 13 - Theoretical
International Dimension of natural resources and environment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Environmental Problems in Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
1
5
5
5
3
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
1
5
5
5
3
4
5
5
5
5
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4
5
5
5
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4
5
5
5
5
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5
5
5
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4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026