What is anthropocene and how do the human impact on the planet and ecosystems evolve? Science and policy aspects of environmental problems and climate change; post-normal science; ways of consensus in the scientific community; climate change denial campaigns. Basics of climate science and impacts of climate change. Climate policies, mitigation, risk reduction and adaptation. Carbon budget, low-carbon energy transition and decarbonization of the energy systems. International climate politics. Energy efficiency, renewables and transformation of the energy policies in the wake of global climate change. Air pollution, water scarcity and sustainability of the energy systems.
Environment, Climate Change and Social Cost (ETM 502)
2021 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Energy Tech. and Manag.(ETM)
1.50
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Ümit Şahin umitsahin@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
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CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
Objective of the course is to help executives to understand the broader context of climate change and sustainable development ın which energy technologies and energy management unfolds.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- At the end of the course the participants are expected to understand the social and environmental impact of energy production and energy use. They are also expected to be competent is assessing the risks related with financing energy projects includıng regulatory risks.
- The students will have an ın depth understanding of the role of human activity in climate change and how it relates to energy technologies and management.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 5
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 3
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 3
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 3
1. Design and model engineering systems and processes and solve engineering problems with an innovative approach. 1
2. Establish experimental setups, conduct experiments and/or simulations. 3
3. Analytically acquire and interpret data. 3
1. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of how energy relates to social, political, and economic aspects of contemporary life on a national, regional or global basis. 4
2. Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of using traditional fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal), renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, biomass) and nuclear energy. 2
3. Explain the fundamentals of renewable energy and fossil fuel technologies. 2
4. Explain the dynamics of energy and electricity supply chains and the related markets. 2
5. Discuss the social and environmental effects of energy policies and technologies. 5
6. Develop fundamental energy financing models. 1
7. Gain experience with energy project management and energy strategy development. 1
8. Demonstrate knowledge on the fundamental Turkish energy regulations. 2
9. Demonstrate ability to access current and reliable information sources on energy. 4
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Assignment | 25 |
| Participation | 20 |
| Presentation | 55 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
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