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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF110 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II 2 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. DENİZ ŞİŞMAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the ability to explain the basic concepts and methods of macroeconomics and their operation.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic concepts related to economics science, definition and measurement of national income, macroeconomic concepts such as inflation, employment, unemployment, IS-LM model, monetary and fiscal policy, total supply and total demand model.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describe the principles and concepts of macroeconomics. (2)
Interpret the information from digital tables and graphs. (4)
Explain the concepts of capital, investment, growth and savings. (2)
Use basic instruments necessary for macroeconomic analysis. (3)
Use basic models of macroeconomic analysis. (3)
Explain the general and systematic aspects of economic system. (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Determination of national income Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
2 Reading Public expenditures, taxation Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
3 Reading Fiscal policy Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4 Reading Money, financial institutions Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5 Reading Money Politics Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6 Reading Exchange rate and Balance of payments Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7 Reading Unemployment Lecture & Question Answer & Research
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Inflation Lecture & Question Answer & Research
10 Reading International trade Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
11 Reading International organizations and globalization Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
12 Reading Economic integration and the European Union Lecture & Question Answer & Research
13 Reading Growth, sustainable development and underdeveloped countries Lecture & Question Answer & Research
14 Reading General evaluation Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
15 Reading General evaluation Open Ended Exam
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Stephen ISON ve Stuart WALL, İktisada Giriş, Çev. Ahmet ÇAKMAK, Suat OKTAR
Dinler, Z. (2017) Iktisada Giris. Ekin Publications Publications.23rd Edition,
Egilmez, M. (2016). Orneklerle Kolay Ekonomi. Remzi Bookstore. 8th Edition
Orhan, O. Seyfettin Erdogan (2015). Iktisada Giris. Umuttepe Publications. 6th Edition

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
1
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
2
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
1
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
3
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
2
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
0
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 2 20
Assignment (Homework) 7 2 14
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 4 8 32
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 8 16
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 52 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0