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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS PR. | |
| Code | PFS303 |
| Name | Environmental Economics and Fiscal Policies |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İSMAİL GÜNEŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. İSMAİL GÜNEŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
How do countries develop their natural resources and also maintain environmental quality. How are water resources and food security maintained in the face of pressures for economic development. Using a multidisciplinary and comparative approach, this course explores the social, political, and scientific issues behind economic development and environmental preservation
Course Content
Understand the historical development of environmental economics and why economics undervalues the environment. Recognise the role of economic activity in environmental damage. Understand the nature and scope of contemporary environmental debates. Understand how economic concepts and ideologies are used to enable or justify environmental damage. Understand how economics may hold many of the answers necessary to redress serious environmental damage.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the transnational character of environmental problems and ways of addressing them, including interactions across local to global scales. |
| LO02 | Master core concepts and methods from economic, political, and social analysis as they pertain to the design and evaluation of environmental policies and institutions. |
| LO03 | develop awareness and perspective regarding your personal engagement as a member of the global community. |
| LO04 | build a solid base of knowledge in the major you choose, |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts: environment, economics and naturel resources | Please read before lecture | |
| 2 | Environmental problems and resources | Please read before lecture | |
| 3 | Environmental problems in developing and developed worlds | Please read before lecture | |
| 4 | Different economic and politic perspectives to environmental problems | Please read before lecture | |
| 5 | Pollutions and Economics Relationships | Please read before lecture | |
| 6 | Pollutions and Externalities | Please read before lecture | |
| 7 | Mid Exam | Hard Work | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Project/Practice | |
| 9 | Project Step 2: | Project/Practice | |
| 10 | Project Step 3: | Project/Practice | |
| 11 | Project Step 3: | Project/Practice | |
| 12 | Project Step 3: | Project/Practice | |
| 13 | Project Step 3: | Project/Practice | |
| 14 | Project and Presentation | Presentation | |
| 15 | Project and Presentation | Presentation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 119 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,76 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||