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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
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
Zeynel DİNLER, İktisada Giriş. Bursa: Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, 2016.
Ersan Bocutoğlu, Genel İktisada Giriş, Ekin Yayınevi, 5.Baskı, 2020.
Carl E. CASE, Ray C. FAIR, Sharon E. OSTER, Principles of Economics, Twelfth Edition,2017, Pearson, ISBN-13: 978-1-292-15256-1
Erdal M.ÜNSAL, İktisada Giriş, Ankara: BB101 Yayınları, 2016.

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
Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
1
2
To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
2
3
Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
3
4
Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
3
2
Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
2
3
Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
1
4
Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
3
2
Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
1
3
Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
1
2
Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
1
3
To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
4
2
Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
4

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 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 6 4 24
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 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 2 5 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 5 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 102
Total Workload of the Course Unit 102
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0