COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ISTEMI BERK

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

This course examines economic theory, empirical perspectives, and political economy of energy supply and demand. It discusses aspects of local, national, and global markets for oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear power, and renewable energy; and examines public policies affecting energy markets including taxation, price regulation and deregulation, energy efficiency, and control of emissions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

ECO 2001 - MICROECONOMICS I
ECO 2003 - MACROECONOMICS I

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Carol A. Dahl, International Energy Markets: Understanding Pricing, Policies, and Profits, Tulsa: Pennwell, 2004.
Subhes C. Bhattacharrya, Energy Economics: Concepts, Issues, Markets and Governences, London: Springer, 2011.
There will also be some recommending readings for each topic. List of material will be provided later

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions
3. Presentations

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly define the main features of energy markets.
2. The learner will define supply and demand for products in energy markets.
3. The learner will identify the government s role in energy market.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Asst. Prof. Dr. Istemi Berk
e-mail: istemi.berk@deu.edu.tr
Room: 239

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes