The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the relationship between energy and environment and sustainability concepts. In this context, the course aims to enable the students to comprehend the energy production and usage patterns, to understand the reasons of the technical / political / economic choices for energy and to evaluate the environmental effects of these choices.

Basic concepts of Global Warming, Greenhouse Gases, Pollution, Fossil Fuels and sustainability. Energy Production and Consumption Aspects, National and Global Models of Energy Supply and Usage. Energy sources, renewable and renewable energy technologies. Energy efficiency. Regional, national and global effects of energy.