INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1636 Climate Change Economy Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, basic concepts and facts
2) Climate change impacts and valuation Emissions scenarios and options for emission reduction
3) İklim, İklim Değişikliği ve Çevresel Etkileri
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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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.