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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | CMZ315 |
| Name | Environmental Economy |
| Term | 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FUAT BUDAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FUAT BUDAK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of how the basic tools of economic analysis are used to identify sources of environmental problems and design environmental policy instruments within the context of a market based economic system.
Course Content
Economy and Environment, Supply and Demand, Economic Efficiency and Markets, Market Failure, Externalities, Economics of Environmental Quality, Command-and-Control Strategies: the Case of Standards, Market Based Strategies: Emission Tax and tradable emission permits.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the relationship between environmental issues and economic growth Define and explain market and economc theory Define and explain market failure and externalities Understand the economics of environmental quality Compare non-market and market m |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO02 | - | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO03 | - | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | - | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | - | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | - | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | - | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | - | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | - | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | - | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO13 | - | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | - | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Economics | ||
| 2 | Economy and Environment, Material Balance model | ||
| 3 | Market and Price Theory | ||
| 4 | Theory of consumer behavior | ||
| 5 | Theory of producer behavior | ||
| 6 | Market failure and Externalities | ||
| 7 | Economics of Environmental Quality, Environmental Damage Function | ||
| 8 | Midterm exam | ||
| 9 | Environmental Abatement Cost, Efficient Level of Emissions | ||
| 10 | Cost Benefit Analysis | ||
| 11 | Environmental valuation methods | ||
| 12 | Environmental Policy Analysis | ||
| 13 | Command-and-Control Strategies: the Case of Standards | ||
| 14 | Market Based Strategies: Emission Tax and Subsidies | ||
| 15 | Market Based Strategies: Tradable permits | ||
| 16 | Final exam | ||
| 17 | Final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 93 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,72 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||