SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF453	SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH	7	3	3	8

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	Assist.Prof. BAŞAK ÖZARSLAN DOĞAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze economic development and growth issues in terms of stability and sustainability.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This Course includes: Sustainable Development and The Definition of Growth and Development, Sustainable Development and Basic Principles of Growth, Difference between Development and Growth, Development theories and growth theories.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts in sustainable growth and development field.
Explains the classical theories intended sustainable economic growth and development.
Lists the sustainable development criteria.
Evaluates the effects of sustainable development and growth policies on the level of development of countries.
Analyzes the necessary elements and conditions necessary for a country to ensure sustainability in economic growth.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Sustainable Development and The Definition of Growth and Development	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
2	Reading	Sustainable Development and Basic Principles of Growth,,Difference between Development and Growth,	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
3	Reading	Problems in Measuring Sustainable Economy	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
4	Reading	Characteristics of underdeveloped countries and relationship between population and economic development	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
5	Reading	Poverty definitions and indices	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
6	Reading	Causes of underdevelopment	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
7	Reading	Convergence and Divergence	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Development Theories	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
10	Reading	Development Theories	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
11	Reading	Historical Development of Growth	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
12	Reading	Harrod-Domar Growth Models	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
13	Reading	Solow Growth Model-Neo Classic Growth Model Endegenous Growth Models	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
14	Reading	Historical Development of Growth	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
15	Reading	Overwiew	Expression, Question-Respond, Analysing
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Han, E. Ve Kaya, A. (2012). Kalkınma Ekonomisi Teori ve Politika. Nobel yayınları
Harris, J. (2000).Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Temel Hedefler. Basic Priciples of Sustainable Development. Tufts University.
UNDP Türkiye http://www.tr.undp.org/content/turkey/tr/home/inclusive-and-sustainable-growth.html
Kalkınma Dergisi. Türkiye Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş. , http://www.kalkinma.com.tr/kalkinma-dergisi.aspx

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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)				3
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)			2

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)					4

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)		1

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)						5
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)		1
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)				3

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).			2

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)					4

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)				3

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)					4
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)		1
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)		1

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	9	2	18
Assignment (Homework)	13	2	26
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	3	15	45
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	15	45
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	204