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 focuses on the energy markets in Turkey. It covers the economic aspects of supply and demand of both primary and secondary energy in the country. Within the context of energy supply, special attention will be given to country's potential in production of coal, the sole indigenous fossil resource, and renewable energy sources along with the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. The course also covers the demand side of the energy markets by examining the linkages of energy demand and economic performance and by analyzing the most important problems in Turkish energy system.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

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 aspects and problems of Turkish energy system.
2. The learner will define how the primary and energy markets in Turkey works.
3. The learner will identify governmental policies towards energy markets in Turkey.

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

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes