GRADUATE SCHOOL
Sustainable Energy (With Thesis)
SEN 503 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Geopolitics and Energy Security
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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SEN 503
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | This course will examine the critical role of the concept of energy security for developed and developing countries and why it is such an important challenge, taking into account the methodological approaches of geopolitics. During this endeavor, answers to the questions: 1) how the countries maintain energy security? 2) what are the geopolitical and climate risks associated with increasing energy needs? 3) What are the intersection points of energy, national security and foreign policy making? and 4) how have the trend changes and technological developments in the energy sector altered policy making regarding energy security? will be sought. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This advanced course is designed to critically analyze and examine concept of energy security by taking into account the methodological approaches of geopolitics, focusing on various countries and regions. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Global Energy Outlook I | BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2021 |
| 3 | Global Energy Outlook II | BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2021 |
| 4 | Understanding Geopolitics and Geopolitics of Energy | Teaching Slides |
| 5 | The Evolution of Energy Security Concept | Teaching Slides |
| 6 | Security of Energy Supply | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Tezer Yelkenci, Ibrahim Onur Oz, Investigating the natural gas supply security: A new perspective, Energy, Volume 80, 2015, Pages 168-176, ISSN 0360-5442, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.11.060. |
| 7 | Energy Security and Climate Change | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Ugur Turan, Trinity on thin ice: Integrating three perspectives on the European Union's likelihood of achieving energy and climate targets, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 42, 2018, Pages 247-257, ISSN 2214-6296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2018.04.001. |
| 8 | Presentations I | |
| 9 | Energy Transition | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Melike Demirbag Kaplan, Berfu Solak, Individuals, collectives, and energy transition: Analysing the motivators and barriers of European decarbonisation, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 66, 2020, 101493, ISSN 2214-6296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101493. |
| 10 | Technological Change and Low Carbon Approaches | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Melike Demirbag Kaplan, Barbara Katharina Yilmaz, Electric mobility in Europe: A comprehensive review of motivators and barriers in decision making processes, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Volume 109, 2018, Pages 1-13, ISSN 0965-8564, ttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2018.01.017; Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Marie Nilsen, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Jens Røyrvik, Gitte Koksvik, Examining the barriers and motivators affecting European decision-makers in the development of smart and green energy technologies, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 198, 2018, Pages 417-429, ISSN 0959-6526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.308. |
| 11 | Role of the industry sector in energy sector | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Cansu Yildirim, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Sinem Tokcaer, Establishing an energy security framework for a fast-growing economy: Industry perspectives from Turkey, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 27, 2017, Pages 151-162, ISSN 2214-6296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2017.03.007; Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Tezer Yelkenci, Evrim Ozyorulmaz, Işık Özge Yumurtaci, Interpreting Turkish industry's perception on energy security: A national survey, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 67, 2017, Pages 1208-1224, ISSN 1364-0321, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.093. |
| 12 | Role of households in energy security | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Athar Rashid, Berfu Solak, Evrim Ozyorulmaz, What are the preferences of household energy use in Pakistan?: Findings from a national survey, Energy and Buildings, Volume 205, 2019, 109538, ISSN 0378-7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109538. |
| 13 | Resource Curse | Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu, Muhittin Hakan Demir, Arsen Gonca, Onat Kolcu, Ahmet Yetim, How vulnerable are countries to resource curse?: A multidimensional assessment, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 47, 2019, Pages 93-101, ISSN 2214-6296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2018.08.015. |
| 14 | Presentations II | |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Review |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Related articles and PowerPoint presentations |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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20
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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40
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| Presentation / Jury |
2
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40
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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5
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70
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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50
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50
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| Presentation / Jury |
2
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30
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60
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
228
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to comprehend the critical role and influences of energy resources, energy supply and energy demand for policy-makers, collectives and society. |
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| 2 | To be able to evaluate the problems and circumstances about energy studies by using theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental disciplines of energy studies such as geopolitics, market dynamics, technologies, risk management, environmental issues, legal issues, transportation, and strategies. |
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| 3 | To be able to analyse multi-dimensional problems through working with others and to demonstrate leadership in addressing complex issues in the field of energy studies. |
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| 4 | To be able to develop an understanding of the key energy policy issues relating to structures, markets, institutions, regulations, climate change and environment in a critical perspective. |
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| 5 | To be able to acquire an informed opinion on contemporary methods, strategies and policies implemented in the international energy arena, and the ability to engage with policy-makers, business representatives, and regulators among others. |
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| 6 | Be able to analyse, formulate, and handle energy related questions from a social science and humanities perspective, with an overview the theories, scenarios and concepts by using scientific research methods. |
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| 7 | To critically evaluate data and systematically examine issues relating to the international energy arena, utilizing knowledge on recent developments in the scope of energy studies. |
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| 8 | To be able to have ethical, social and scientific values in the stages throughout the processes of gathering, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data relevant to Energy. |
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| 9 | To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project, utilizing appropriate methodologies of broad social sciences and humanities related disciplines applied to the questions and/or issues. |
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| 10 | To be able to follow new research and developments, publish scientific articles and participate the debates in academic meetings in the field of Energy through a foreign language. |
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