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ENERGY SYSTEMS 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
EUR3322 Single Market and the Four Freedoms Fall 3 0 3 7
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SELCEN ÖNER
Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: In this course firstly regionalism in international affairs will be analysed, the goals of regional cooperation and integration attempts will be discussed. The stages of economic integration which are free trade area, customs union, common market, economic and monetary union will be explained. Establishment process of the single market in the European Union will be analysed. Free movement of goods, capital, people and services will be discussed. In addition to these regional economic integrations in the world such as NAFTA, MERCOSUR, ASEAN will be explained and current issues such as Brexit and revision of Turkey-EU Customs Union will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Grasp the establishment of the EU single market;
2. Explain the different forms of regionalism and regional integration models;
3. Differentiate between free trade area, customs union, and common market;
4. Comment on the EU-Turkey relations from an economic perspective;
5. Develop competencies with respect to active inquiry and critical thinking.

Course Content

World Trade Organization (WTO), MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market), ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), APEC (Association of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation), NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), African Union, G8 (The Group of 8), G20 (The Group of 20), African Union, IMF, European Central Bank, World Bank (Institutional Structure and Functions), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), EU-World Trade Organisation relations, revision of the Customs union between Turkey and the EU, European Economic Area, OECD, IMF, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, PISA Global Education Survey and Turkey, World Economic Forum or Brexit.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course and discussing the syllabus with the students
2) Conceptual Analysis: Free Trade Area, Customs Union, Common Market, Economic and Monetary Union and Regionalism in Internati-onal Affairs Best, Edward and Christiansen “Regionalism in International Affairs” in John Baylis, et al. (eds.), The Globalization of World Politics, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011. (pp.428-442)
3) Varieties of Regional Integration Francesco Duina, “Varieties of Regional Integration: The EU, NAFTA and MERCOSUR”
4) Establishment of Single Market in the EU Bache, Ian; Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, Politics in the EU, pp.384-401
5) Single Market in the EU + Presentations Begg, I. and El-Agraa, “The Economics of the Single Market”, in A. El-Agraa (ed.), The European Union: Economics and Policies, Prentice Hall Pub., 2004.
6) Economic and Monetary Union in the EU + Presentations Bache, Ian; Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, Politics in the EU, pp.402-421.
7) Free Movement of Goods + Presentations Free Movement of Goods, European Commission, 2013.
8) Midterm
9) Free Movement of People in the EU and Challenges + Presentations Philippe Delivet, “The Free Movement of People in the EU: Principle, Stakes and Challenges”, Robert Schuman Foundation, No.312, 13 May 2014.
10) Revision of the EU-Turkey Customs Union + Presentations Kemal Kirişçi and Sinan Ekim, “Why and EU-Turkey Customs Union Upgrade is Good for Turkey?”, German Marshall Fund of USA, May 2015.
11) TTIP Agreement and Turkey + Presentations Kemal Kirişçi, “TTIP and Turkey: The Geopolitical Dimension”, 2014. Ebru Turhan and Erdal Yalçın, Hürriyet Daily News, 2015, https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/modernizing-turkey-eu-customs-union-a-must-87044
12) Comparison between EU and ASEAN Wunderlich, Jens-Uwe, “The EU an Actor Sui Generis? A Comparison of EU and ASEAN Actorness”, Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol.50, No.4, 2012.
13) BREXIT UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2016.
14) General Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.

The related articles or book chapters related with the topic of that week are mentioned in the weekly programme.

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 10
Presentation 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 Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 109
Homework Assignments 2 20
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 172

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 Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.