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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

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.						5
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.		1
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.	0
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.				3
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.						5
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.	0
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.	0
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.				3
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.		1
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.		1
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.		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	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