| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the role of sustainability in energy production and consumption, and compare the long-term viability of fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy sources,
- Analyze national and international sustainable energy policies, including Turkey's strategy and global initiatives like the European Green Deal,
- Evaluate issues of energy justice, poverty, and equitable access within the context of a sustainable energy transition,
- Critically assess real-world energy project case studies and propose sustainable, interdisciplinary solutions that integrate technical, environmental, and social dimensions.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course explores the intersection of sustainability, energy systems, and policy. It examines fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy sources through technical, environmental, and social lenses, emphasizing their role in sustainable development. Students will analyze national and global energy policies, with particular focus on Turkey and the European Green Deal. Key themes include energy justice, energy poverty, and the societal impacts of large-scale energy projects. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction: Sustainability, Energy, and Society |
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2nd Week |
Primary Energy Sources: Fossil, Nuclear, Renewable |
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3rd Week |
Global Energy Demand and the Climate Crisis |
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4th Week |
Engineering Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems (Dams, Wind, Solar, Geothermal) |
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5th Week |
Hydroelectric Projects and Their Socio-Environmental Impacts |
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6th Week |
Turkey's Energy Policies: From Past to Future |
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7th Week |
The European Green Deal and the Energy Transition |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Energy Poverty, Energy Justice, and the Right to Access |
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10th Week |
Energy Security |
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11th Week |
Participitary Planning in Energy Projects |
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12th Week |
Case Studies Worldwide |
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13th Week |
Case Studies in Turkey: Ilısu, Akkuyu, Atatürk, etc. |
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14th Week |
Final Project Presentations |
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15th Week |
Course Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Andreas Goldthau. The Handbook of Global Energy Policy, Wiley, 2013, First Edition.
Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Dayong Zhang. The Handbook of Energy Policy, Springer, 2023, First Edition. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
17 |
17 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 90 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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