The Geopolitics of Energy and Turkey’s Energy Policies(RI461)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI461 | The Geopolitics of Energy and Turkey’s Energy Policies | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Mithat RENDE mrende@gsu.edu.tr (Email) Barış Ahmet Yentür bayentur@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | |
| Content |
1. The geopolitics of energy: past and present 2. Energy diplomacy, energy related bilateral and multilateral negotiations 3. Energy as a foreign policy tool; weaponization of energy 4. OPEC, IEA-Int. Energy Agency, IRENA-Int, Renewable Energy Agency, World Energy Council, OCIMF. 5. Turkey’s Energy Policy and Energy Outlook 6. Turkey’s Energy Infrastructure - Oil and gas pipelines and FSRUs 7. Mid-Term Exam 8. Climate crisis as an Existential Threat and Energy Supply Security 9. Renewable Energy Resources, Strengths and Weaknesses 10. Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Source; Nuclear Safety Culture 11. Shifting Geopolitical Landscape and Energy Security. The Ukrainian war and the Emergence of China as an Assertive Player in the Middle East 12. EU’s Green Deal, Green Energy Transition and Climate Goals 13. Improvement of Demand Elasticity Through New Storage and Regassification Facilities and Batteries 14. Eastern Mediterranean Energy Resources, Black Sea Gas Discoveries, Turkey’s role as a Transit Country and Natural Gas Trading Hub |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1. Learn about various aspects of energy geopolitics and diplomacy including the ongoing rivalry and struggle between major powers to gain control of energy resources. 2. Understand the significance of energy supply security, Turkey’s energy strategy and negotiations in the field of energy. 3. Analyze available data, information and publications related to energy resources, focusing on oil, natural gas and renewables. 4. Evaluate developments in the field of new energy technologies and gain insights to make sound recommendations for investors. 5. Assess developments and changing circumstances to make informed analysis and recommendation. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | |
| References |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 1 | 60 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||