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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
ECF110 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II 2 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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. BÜLENT EŞİYOK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the ability to explain the operation of the economy by using basic techniques and methods of macroeconomics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as measurement of total production and income, jobs and unemployment, inflation, economic growth, the monetary system, aggregate supply and aggregate demand and fiscal and monetary policy.

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)
Explain the general and systematic aspects of economic system. (2)
Use basic instruments necessary for macroeconomic analysis. (3)
Use basic models of macroeconomic analysis. (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Introduction to Course Material Lecture & Question Answer
2 Reading GDP: A Measure of Total Production and Income, Chapter 21 Lecture & Question Answer
3 Reading Jobs and Unemployment, Chapter 22 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
4 Reading The CPI and the Cost of Living, Chapter 23 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
5 Reading Potential GDP and the Natural Unemployment Rate, Chapter 24 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
6 Reading Finance, Saving, and Investment, Chapter 26 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
7 Reading The Monetary System, Chapter 27 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Money Interest and Inflation, Chapter 28 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
10 Reading Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand, Chapter 29 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
11 Reading Aggregate Expenditure Multiplier, Chapter 30 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
12 Reading Short-Run Policy Trade-off ,Chapter 31 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
13 Reading Fiscal Policy, Chapter 32 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
14 Reading Monetary Policy, Chapter 33 Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
15 Reading Revision Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bade R. and Parkin M. (2014) Foundations of Economics, 8th Edition, Global Edition, Pearson.

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)
2
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)
0
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
3

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)
2

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)
3
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)
3
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).
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)
1

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)
1

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)
2
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)
2
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