IKS412 Natural Resources and Green Economy

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
ECONOMICS PR.
Code IKS412
Name Natural Resources and Green Economy
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label FE Field Education Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

To examine the economic principles of natural resource management and the transition to a green economy, focusing on sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental policy.

Course Content

This course covers the classification of resources, depletion models, circular economy, carbon markets, and green growth strategies.

Course Precondition

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Resources

This course covers the classification of resources, depletion models, circular economy, carbon markets, and green growth strategies.

Notes

Doğal Kaynaklar ve Çevre Ekonomisi, Ali Sait Yüksel; Yeşil Ekonomi, Pelin Peker; BM Çevre Programı (UNEP) raporları.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resource economics.
LO02 Understand the theoretical framework of "Green Growth" and "Degrowth."
LO03 Analyze the economic instruments for environmental protection (taxes, permits).
LO04 Evaluate the role of the circular economy in sustainable production.
LO05 Assess the impact of global climate change policies on national economies.
LO06 Identify the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply the methods of economic analysis. 4
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 5
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself..
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 5
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. 5
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction: Concepts of natural resources and the green economy. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Economics of Non-Renewable Resources: Hotelling's rule and depletion. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Economics of Renewable Resources: Fisheries, forestry, and water management. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The Commons: Tragedy of the commons and collective action. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Environmental Externalities: Market failures and Pigouvian taxes. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Green Growth vs. Sustainable Development: Theoretical debates. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Circular Economy: Waste management and resource efficiency. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Energy Economics: Transition to renewable energy sources. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Climate Change Economics: Carbon pricing and emission trading. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Green Finance: Sustainable investment and green bonds. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Measuring Green Performance: Green GDP and environmental indicators. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 International Environmental Agreements: Kyoto, Paris, and beyond. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Policy & Future: Green industrial policy and social equity. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 general evaluation reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 139
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,56
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 10:01