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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. REYHAN ÖZEŞ ÖZGÜR
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

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