World Energy Resources and Energy Politics

Course Code:

CHBE431

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide students with a general knowledge of world energy resources, energy politics of principal actors, Turkey’s energy politics, and effect of geopolitics environment, energy security, the vital importance of energy in daily life and within the economy and politics of the Country.

Course Content:

World energy resources and their geographical distribution, supply and demand, energy security, energy and environment, role of energy in economy, industry, transportation sectors, world energy transportation routes, Turkey and energy resources of the countries in the same geography, importance of Turkey as transport route, politics to be followed.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study , 5: Homework, 6:Group Studies

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) General information on energy, energy resources, distribution of fossil energy resources, reserve and production of countries, supply and demand.	1, 7, 8, 11	1,2,5,6	A,C,D
2) Energy politics, energy security, factors and actors effecting energy price politics, production methods, conventional and unconventional production and products.	1, 6, 7, 11	1,2,5,6	A,C,D
3) Geopolitics position of Turkey, GME or GMENA Project scenarios, energy resources of neighboring countries and their access to international markets, Anatolia as an energy bridge, energy hub concept	6, 7, 8, 11	1,4,5,6	A,C,D
4) Energy Technologies, primary and secondary energy production, energy efficiency, EPC-energy performance contract- applications	1, 5, 7, 8, 9	1,2,5,6	A,C,D
5) Turkish energy resources, politics, laws and regulations, energy market law, EMRA	7, 8, 10, 11	1,25,6	A,C,D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, general info on energy, concepts, syllabus	Ppt, lecture notes
2	Basic notes on energy and resources, fossil fuels, primary and secondary energy concepts	Ppt lecture notes
3	World fossil energy resources geographic distribution, reserve/production, production technologies, conventional and unconventional processes, shale gas	Ppt lecture notes
4	World energy supply and demand, transportation routes and security, pipelines and strategies	Ppt lecture notes
5	Energy politics, concept of energy security, risk management in energy security	Ppt lecture notes
6	Global energy outlook, scenarios, predictions	Ppt lecture notes
7	International politics effecting world energy politics, principal actors, GME or GMENA project scenarios,	Ppt lecture notes
8	Caspian region, Middle east, Eastern Mediterranean, Russian Federation energy resources and routes to international markets	Ppt lecture notes
9	Turkey and regional energy politics, Turkey and Anatolia as an energy bridge/energy hub,	Ppt lecture notes
10	Energy resources of Turkey, reserve/production, energy outlook	Ppt lecture notes
11	Technologies applied in electrical energy production using fossil fuels, and others; thermal, hydraulic, renewable, nuclear,	Ppt lecture notes
12	Laws, regulations applied in energy sector, EMRA, energy market	Ppt lecture notes
13	Planning, financing and application of energy investments, project and contract management, EPC applications	Ppt lecture notes
14	Final review of energy topics, questions and answers	Ppt lecture notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

The basic material is instructor’s power point presentations (pot). These ppt presentations include the most up-to-date information from all relevant reports, outlooks and articles

Additional Resources

Ensuring Energy Security, Daniel Yergin
PRICE, Daniel Yergin
The Fundamentals of Energy Security, Special Report, CERA
IEA Response System For Oil Supply Emergencies, IEA
Energy road map 2050, European Commission
Iraq Energy Outlook, IEA, 2016
Energy Statistics Manual, IEA
BP Statistical Review of World Energy,
Blood and Oil, Michael Klare
Renewable Energy, United Nations
Renewable Energy Policy Considerations For Deploying Renewables, IEA
Energy Diplomacy in the 21st Century, Hillary Clinton, CFR
Hikmet Uluğbay, İmparatorluktan Cumhuriyete Petropolitik
Dr.Volkan Ediger, Osmanlı’da Neft ve Petrol
Dr. Cenk Pala,20.Yüzyılın Şeytan Üçgeni - ABD - Petrol - Dolar

http://www.eia.doe.gov (Energy Information Administration, US Dept. of Energy)
http://www.iea.org (International Energy Agency)
http://www.opec.org (OPEC website)
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.html (EU Commission Energy homepage)
http://www.energy.eu (Europe’s Energy Portal)
http://www.bp.com (British Petroleum’s website – Reserve, production, etc data)
http://www.eni.org (ENI website)
http://www.gazprom.com/eng (Gazprom’s website)
http://www.gas and oil.com (Daily developments for international energy projects)
http://www.wtrg.com (Oil Prices)
http://www.oil.com (Oil Prices)
http://www.enerji.gov.tr (Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı)
http://www.epdk.gov.tr (Enerji Piyasası Düzenleme Kurulu)
http://www.tpao.gov.tr (Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı)
http://www.botas.gov.tr (BOTAŞ)
http://www.yegm.gov.tr (Yenilenebilir Enerji Genel Müdürlüğü)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	X
Assignments	X
Exams	X

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Contribution to topics during lecture		10 (5)
Mid-term	1	70 (35)
Homework + Term Project/Presentation	2	20 (10)
Total		100 (50)
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.					X
2	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.					X
6	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.					X
7	Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.					X
8	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.					X
9	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.					X
10	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.					X
11	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exams)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm examination	1	3	3
Homework	2	10	20
Presentation/Project	1	30	30
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			128
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,12
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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