FNCE422 Energy EconomicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNCE422
Course Name: Energy Economics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇİĞDEM ÇELİK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The importance of energy in economic development is undisputable. Globalization and the trend towards liberalization, deregulation and privatization also make energy markets center of interests.
Energy economics studies energy resources and energy commodities and includes forces motivating firms and consumers to supply, convert, transport, use energy resources, and to dispose of residuals; market structures and regulatory structures; distributional and environmental consequences.
The course on energy economics also covers energy market models around the globe. Electricity markets will be analyzed in depth. The main emphasis will be on the differing experiences in electricity markets of countries and districts.
Course Content: Introduction to energy markets; the distinction between primary and secondary energy; the distinction and relationship between domestic and international energy markets, coal markets, oil markets, natural gas markets, electricity markets; structures of the energy markets; price dynamics; market regulation; investment in energy markets; competition in energy markets; trade in energy; energy dependency and energy security issues; energy policies and their effects on the market structure and price dynamics global warming, energy-climate controversies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have the basic knowledge to understand energy resources and policies
2) Will be able to understand the global warming debate and produce ideas.
3) To be able to analyze renewable energy sources
4) To be able to explain the basic criteria (such as efficiency, energy security and sustainability) used in policy discussions
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Aspects of World Energy none
2) Economic Theory and World Oil reading
3) Natural Gas Economics reading
4) Coal and Discontents reading
5) Nuclear Energy reading
6) Renewable Energy reading
7) Economics and Electricity reading
8) Electricity (Analysis in depth, models, countries, regions.....) reading
9) Energy and Money reading
10) Global Warming reading
11) Turkey (energy issues) reading
12) Water Energy reading
13) Water Agrıculture reading
14) None- Hydro Renewable reading
15) Fınal Exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ferdinand E Banks (2007), The Political Economy of World Energy, World Scientific Publishing Co.
Steven Stoft(2002),Power System Economies, IEEE Press.
Colin Robinson (2003), Competition and Regulation in Utility Markets.
Geoffrey Rothwell and Thomas Gomez (2003), Electricity Economics.
Lester C.Hunt (2003),Energy in a Competitive Market.
Jean-Michel Glanchant and Dominique Finon(2003), Competition in European Electricity Markets.
Ahmad Farquei and Kelly Eakin(2003), Pricing in Competitive Electricity Markets.
Venkataraman Krishnaswamy, and Gary Stuggins(2003),Private sector participation in the power sector in Europe and Central Asia : lessons from the last decade.World Bank.
Joanne Evans and Lester C. Hunt(2009), International handbook on the economics of energy, Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing
Chick Martin(2009), Electricity and energy policy in Britain, France and the United States since 1945, Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing.
Jean-Michel Glachant, Francois Lâevãeque(2009),Electricity reform in Europe : towards a single energy market, Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, c2009
References: Ferdinand E Banks (2007), The Political Economy of World Energy, World Scientific Publishing Co.
Steven Stoft(2002),Power System Economies, IEEE Press.
Colin Robinson (2003), Competition and Regulation in Utility Markets.
Geoffrey Rothwell and Thomas Gomez (2003), Electricity Economics.
Lester C.Hunt (2003),Energy in a Competitive Market.
Jean-Michel Glanchant and Dominique Finon(2003), Competition in European Electricity Markets.
Ahmad Farquei and Kelly Eakin(2003), Pricing in Competitive Electricity Markets.
Venkataraman Krishnaswamy, and Gary Stuggins(2003),Private sector participation in the power sector in Europe and Central Asia : lessons from the last decade.World Bank.
Joanne Evans and Lester C. Hunt(2009), International handbook on the economics of energy, Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing
Chick Martin(2009), Electricity and energy policy in Britain, France and the United States since 1945, Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing.
Jean-Michel Glachant, Francois Lâevãeque(2009),Electricity reform in Europe : towards a single energy market, Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, c2009

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Report Writing
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Application
Individual Project
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Project 1 12
Homework Assignments 16 32
Midterms 2 16
Final 1 22
Total Workload 194