Information Package / Course Catalogue
Natural Resources and Enviromental Economics
Course Code: TE391
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
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, methods of valuation, environmental policies, sustainable development

Name of Lecturer(s)
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. Doğal kaynaklar ve çevre ekonomisi. Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım. 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Environmental Economics, Classification of Resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods (Cont.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Environmental Valuation Methods (Cont.)
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
Sustainable Development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Environmental Performance Criteria
Week 12 - Theoretical
International Dimension
Week 13 - Theoretical
Environmental Problems in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Environmental Problems in Turkey (Cont.)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141249
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
2
1
2
2
1
2
OÇ-2
4
3
5
5
4
2
1
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
4
2
1
4
3
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
4
2
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026