Energy Politics (IR423) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Energy Politics IR423 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Şükrü Sina Gürel
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to provide information on global and regional energy topics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To acquire knowledge on global and regional energy issues
  • To learn energy geopolitics and energy security
  • To understand the Turkish energy policy and politics
Course Content Global and regional energy topics; energy sources; energy geopolitics and energy security; Turkish energy policy and politics.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction None
2 Energy and Energy Sources Sevim(2012), Chapter 1
3 Energy and International Relations Sevim(2012), Chapter 1
4 Energy Scenarios 1 Sevim(2012), Chapter 2
5 Energy Scenarios 2 Sevim(2012), Chapter 2
6 Energy Security Sevim(2012), Chapter 3
7 Midterm Exam None
8 Russian Energy Politics Sevim(2012), Chapter 3
9 European Energy Politics Sevim(2012), Chapter 3
10 American Energy Politics Sevim(2012), Chapter 3
11 Energy Policy of China Sevim(2012), Chapter 4
12 Energy Policy of Iran Sevim(2012), Chapter 4
13 Energy Policy of Saudi Arabia Sevim(2012), Chapter 4
14 Energy Policies of Turkey Sevim (2012), Chapter 4
15 Discussion on the Final Exam and Conclusion None
16 Final Exam None

Sources

Course Book 1. Sevim, (2012), Küresel Enerji Stratejileri ve Jeopolitik, Seçkin Yayınları

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 30
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6 Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually.
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8 Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself X
9 Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11 Gains Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125