| 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 | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand the elements of economic growth.
- Learn the costs and sustainability of economic growth.
- Understand the relationship between the environment and economic growth.
- Understand the importance of sustainability policies and development.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | TBF111 Introduction to Economics I and TBF112 Introduction to Economics II |
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| Course Description | This course explores ways to enhance the quality of life, enhance opportunities for future generations, combat poverty and inequality, and protect the environment. The course also examines the foundations of sustainable development along with trade finance methods. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Theories and concepts of economic growth |
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2nd Week |
The importance of economic growth |
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3rd Week |
The relationship between economic growth and the environment |
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4th Week |
Economic sustainability |
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5th Week |
Concepts and ethics in sustainable development |
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6th Week |
The importance of sustainable development |
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7th Week |
Discussion |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Sustainable development policies |
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10th Week |
Sustainable development policies |
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11th Week |
International trade and sustainable development |
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12th Week |
Global warming and its effects |
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13th Week |
Sustainable development and energy policies |
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14th Week |
Discussion on "What actions can we take?" |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Bookchin, M. (2017). Ekolojik bir topluma doğru (A. Yılmaz, Trans.). İstanbul: Sümer Yayıncılık.
Söderbaum, P. (2008). Understanding sustainability economics: Towards pluralism in economics. Taylor & Francis.
Bartelmus, P. (2013). Sustainability economics: Introduction. Routledge. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| 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 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 146 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.86 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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