| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| EKF109 |
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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 |
Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The objective of this course to enable students to interpret the decision mechanisms of consumers, producers and the state by using the basic principles of economics. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the Course include; the basic concepts of economics such as need, demand, utility, value, price, scarcity, rationality and opportunity cost, law of supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticities, price controls of governments and their effects on market equilibrium, consumer behavior within the framework of cardinal and ordinal approaches, theory of production, production costs, the functioning of different markets, factor markets and income distribution. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Describe the basic concepts of economics. |
| Explain the changes in market equilibrium using concepts such as supply-demand law, flexibility and price control |
| Interpret consumer behavior by using the concepts of total utility, marginal utility and budget constraint |
| Interpret producer behavior by using the concepts of total cost, marginal cost and budget constraint |
| Interpret the equilibrium formation at different markets by using production costs |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Review of course syllabus |
Nature of economics |
Narration, question and answer |
| 2 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Demand |
Narration, Case Study |
| 3 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Supply and market balance |
Narration, Case Study |
| 4 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Flexibility |
Narration, Case Study |
| 5 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
consumer theory |
Narration, Case Study |
| 6 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Production |
Narration, Case Study |
| 7 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Costs |
Narration, Case Study |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Midterm exam |
Narration, Problem Solving |
| 10 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Theory of the firm: perfect competition and
monopoly |
Narration, Problem Solving |
| 11 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Theory of the firm: monopolistic
competition and oligopoly |
Narration |
| 12 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Wage, rent and profit |
Narration |
| 13 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Regulation, deregulation and competition |
Narration |
| 14 |
Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. |
Environment |
Narration |
| 15 |
Preparation of questions for past week subjects |
General evaluation |
Narration, question and answer |
| 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). İktisada Giriş. Bursa: Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları. |
| Eğilmez, M. (2016). Örneklerle Kolay Ekonomi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. |
| Aren, S. (2014). Ekonomi Dersler. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. |
| McEachern, W. A. (2006). Economics: A Contemporary Introduction. USA: Thomson South-Western. |
| Orhan, O. Z. ve Erdoğan, S. (2015). İktisada Giriş. İzmit: Umuttepe Yayınları. |
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 |
Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 |
Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
|
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|
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|
4 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
|
0 |
|
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
|
0 |
|
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|
|
| 2 |
Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
|
0 |
|
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|
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
|
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|
4 |
|
| 2 |
Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
|
0 |
|
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|
|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
|
0 |
|
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|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 |
Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
|
0 |
|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 |
By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
|
0 |
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| 3 |
Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
|
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1 |
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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 |
12 |
1 |
12 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
5 |
4 |
20 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 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 |
10 |
2 |
20 |
| 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 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
45 |
0 |
102 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
|