Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environmental Economics
Course Code: İKT351
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
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to study the environment, environmental problems and related policies in micro and macro economic framework. How we use amendment and environmental tools in prevention of environmental disasters caused by hazardous economic activities.

Course Content

In this course, we will discuss the relationship between environment and economy. In general, we will touch on the economic impact of environment, environmental problems, and environmental policies. Furthermore, the policies designed to prevent environmental problems in national and international context and their impact on developed and developing countries will be studied.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.to define the fundamental concepts in environmental Economics
2. to evaluate the process and the reasons of the emergence of environmental problems economically
3.to analyse for the economic efficiency criteria of environmental problems
4.To be able to associate with natural resources and environment problems
5.To be able to explain natural resources and evaluate managining natural resources
Recommended or Required Reading
1.- Dağdemir, Özcan, , (2003), Çevre Sorunlarına Ekonomik Yaklaşımlar ve Optimal Politika Arayışları,Gazi Kitabevi) , Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Natural Resources, Environment and Economy, Conceptional Framework
Week 2 - Theoretical
Natural Resources, Environment and Economy, Conceptional Framework
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rise of the Environmental Problems and their Causes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Rise of the Environmental Problems and their Causes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Economic Analysis of Environment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Economic Analysis of Environment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Economic Analysis of Environment: Market Failure
Week 8 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Economic Analysis of Environment: Market Failure
Week 9 - Theoretical
Alternative Solutions for Environmental Problems: Legal and Market-Based Solutions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alternative Solutions for Environmental Problems: Legal and Market-Based Solutions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Growth
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainable Growth
Week 13 - Theoretical
Macroeconomic Approach to Environment Economy, Environment Policy and Governance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Macroeconomic Approach to Environment Economy, Environment Policy and Governance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work92236
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination1819
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
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-3
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
OÇ-5
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026