Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geopolitics and Energy Security
Course Code: UYL517
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master'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 the course is to study the relationship between the theory of geopolitics and energy security in the international arena of the 21st century.

Course Content

Geopolitics, energy resources, world energy reserves, energy supply security, energy demand security, pipelines, energy threats, global energy trends, Turkey's energy policy

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able todescribe the main institutions and main actorsof the energy game and analyze their policies.
2.To be able to explain the roles of energy supply, energy demand, and energy transit security on the energy policies of states.
3.To be able to comprehend the international balance of power in the background of energy security.
4.To be able to learn the types of energy resources and their current challenges
5.To be able to learn the interaction of energy security with international relations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pascual, C. & Elkind, J.(2009). Energy Security: Economics, Politics, Strategies, and Implications. California:Brookings Institution Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classical Geopolitical Thought
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 13-45.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The term strategy
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 45-51.
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 51-110.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Energy geopolitics 1
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 110-130.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Energy geopolitics 2
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 130-163.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Revision for Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Supply of energy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sources of energy: petroleum and natural gas
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 188-196.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sources of energy: coal and nuclear energy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sources of energy: wind power and hydrogen energy
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 204-209.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sources of energy: bioyakıt
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Sevim, C. (2012). Küresel Enerji Politikaları ve Jeopolitik.Ankara:Seçkin, s. 210-213.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Turkey's energy policies and energy outlook
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Yazar, Y. (2010), Türkiye'nin Enerji Durumu ve Geleceği, SETA Analiz, Sayı: 31, s. 1-24.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conclusion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Conclusion
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment115116
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes