The purpose of this course is to introduce current topics and methods in Environmental Economics. The course covers topics such as pressing environmental and natural resource issues and possible solutions in terms of choices, tradeoffs, and scarcity, i.e. This course provides economic principles and tools that are used to mitigate pollution, climate change and the use of renewable natural resources such as forests and fisheries, as well as the problem of managing non-renewable resources.
Presentation aided by visual material
Discussions and active participation in the class
Research conduct and presentation of the findings
Principle Sources
M. Narin ve C. Tasdogan, Dogal Kaynaklar ve Cevre Ekonomisi, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara, 2019.
M. Durman, M. ve H. Onder, (2. Baski) Dogal Kaynaklar ve Cevre Ekonomisi, Ekin Yayinevi, Bursa, 2016.
Other Sources
Book Chapters and notes from the instructor of the course
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Economics, Natural Resources and Environmental Relations
Verbal expression
2. Week
Conservation and Use of Natural Resources
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
3. Week
Property Rights, Externalities, Public goods, Common goods
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
4. Week
Public Policies Towards Natural Resources
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
5. Week
Economics of Natural Resources (Mining, Forestry, Water Resources Economics)
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
6. Week
Economics of Natural Resources (Mining, Forestry, Water Resources Economics)
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
7. Week
Economics of Natural Resources (Land Use and Energy Economics)
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
8. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
Sustainability / Environmental Policies
Verbal expression (use of visual material)
11. Week
Presentation and Discussion
Presentation and Discussion
12. Week
Presentation and Discussion
Project presentation
13. Week
Presentation and Discussion
Project presentation
14. Week
Presentation and Discussion
Project presentation
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To question the reasons why natural resources cannot be managed sustainably.
LO-2
To analyze relations and problems in the sharing and use of property rights and natural resources.
LO-3
To interpret public policies for natural resources.
LO-4
To evaluate the economic value, benefit and cost measurement methods of natural resources
LO-5
To analyze the relationship between economic growth and sustainability of natural resources.
