INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0636 | Climate Change Economics | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Objectives: | The course aims to provide an introduction to the economics of climate change. It reviews the tools to assess the relative merits of various climate change policies and focuses on the role of economic instruments in designing those policies. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - define key issues relating to climate change - explain how economics can offer public policies aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change - define economic instruments in designing appropriate climate change policies - explain the role of the Paris Climate Agreement - identify the role of the transformation in energy sectors in mitigating the climate change |
After introducing the basic concepts of climate change, the course analyzes the historical rise of greenhouse gas emissions. Besides the earlier accords, the role of the Paris Climate Agreement and the mitigation efforts are on the focus of the course. The economic tools to decarbonize the energy sectors constitute the center of the course. It also examines net-zero emission intentions of the countries and their possible economic effects comparatively. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual study, sample review, reading, discussion, guest, observation and use of digital resources |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction, basic concepts and facts | |
2) | Climate change impacts and valuation Emissions scenarios and options for emission reduction | |
3) | Climate, Climate Change and Environmental Impacts | |
4) | Impacts and valuation of climate change | |
5) | Climate, growth and development | |
6) | Adapting a climate policy | |
7) | Adaptation and optimal climate policy International Agreements | |
8) | Midterm Week | |
9) | How to solve the climate problem? | |
10) | Turkey and climate crisis | |
11) | Economic implications of climate change | |
12) | Sectoral Economic Impacts of Climate Change | |
13) | Macroeconomic Impacts of Climate Change | |
14) | Climate change predictions and possible scenarios |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Tol, R. S. (2019). Climate economics: economic analysis of climate, climate change and climate policy. Edward Elgar Publishing. |
References: | Gates, B. (2021). How to avoid a climate disaster: the solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need. Knopf; Mackintosh, S. P. (2021). Climate Crisis Economics. Routledge; Burch, S. L., & Harris, S. E. (2021). Understanding climate change: Science, policy, and practice. University of Toronto Press. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 122 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |