GENERAL ECONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GEK101	GENERAL ECONOMICS	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN AÇIKGÖZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to give a general paradigm regarding the World and Turkish Economy and current problems by examining the microeconomic phenomena
Contents of the Course Unit:	Subject, Scope and History of Economics, Place of Economics among Other Sciences, Purpose of Economics, Basic Concepts of Economy: Needs, Goods and Services, Factors of Production: Nature, Labor, Capital and Entrepreneur,Production Possibilities Curve and Analysis, Utility and Value, Wealth, Income, Demand: Characteristics of Demand, Factors Affecting Demand, Law of Demand, Demand Function, Movements of the Demand Curve, The Concept of Elasticity Supply: Characteristics of Supply, Factors Influencing Supply, Law of Supply, Supply Function, Movements of the Supply Curve Market Equilibrium, Market Equilibrium and Prices in the Market Formation, Market Types, Producer and Consumer Surplus, Government Intervention in Prices, Unemployment Concept, Types of Unemployment, Applied Labor Market Policies in Combating Unemployment, Money and Bank, Concepts and Calculation of National Income, Inflation, Types of Inflation According to Causes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines concepts related to economy
Understands the concepts of supply and demand.
Evaluates the changes in the market equilibrium.
Understands monetary and fiscal policies.
The macro defines variables.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Basic Concepts and Economic Systems	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Literature Review	Supply, Demand, Supply and Demand Applications, Market Equilibrium	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Literature Review	Consumer Theory, Benefit, Value, Price and Revenues	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Literature Review	Producer Theory, Production Function and Cost Analysis	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Literature Review	Elasticity	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Literature Review	Perfect Competition Market and Imperfect Competition Markets	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Literature Review	Repetition	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	National Income and Income Distribution	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Literature Review	Inflation and Money	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Literature Review	Employment and Unemployment	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Literature Review	Foreign Trade Theory and Policy	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Literature Review	Economic Growth, Development and Underdevelopment	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Literature Review	Sustainability and Green Economy	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Literature Review	Repetition	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
CANAN, A., KELEŞ, N. İ., ÇAKIR, B. (2020), Genel Ekonomi, 1. Baskı, Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
DİNLER, Z. (2016), İktisat, 8.Baskı, Bursa: Ekin Basım Yayın.
ERTEK, T. (2022), Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin İktisada Giriş, 3. Baskı, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayın.
Avrupa Yeşil Mutabakatı Kapsamında Yeşil Ekonomi, (2023), 2. Baskı, (Editörler: Funda H. Sezgin, Esra Yüksel Acı, Rana Atabay Kuşçu), Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

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	De you with the basic concepts in the field of Information olmak.genel shipping terms , visit the properties of the types of ships visiting Port Management, Inc. Be able to use the ship to recognize measure Inc.					4
2	Maritime Considering the history and heritage of today's maritime and port management to discuss developments in the industry					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to discuss the developments in today s maritime and port industry, to draw conclusions from events and facts and to predict their effects on the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Maritime and Port Management in the field of basic knowledge and concepts to terms with be.general shipping , ship types and features, to recognize and use to measure ship					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Port Management. To have knowledge to take part in port operations, management, logistics and marketing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the basic knowledge and concepts in the fields of business administration, management, customs, foreign trade and economy. To be able to use these concepts in the fields of Marine and Port Management.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the maritime markets and to understand their cyclical relations with each other. To be able to evaluate the effects and results according to the developments.					4
2	To be able to follow national and international developments by knowing transportation modes, economy and policies. To be able to predict the effects on maritime and related sectors.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Maritime Management. To be able to recognize and use general shipping terms, ship types and characteristics, ship dimensions. In addition, to understand the relations between Ship Management and Agency, Forwarder and other companies, to be able to operate in these areas.					4
2	Knowing the ship needs, being able to manage the necessary procurement and purchasing processes according to these needs. To be able to coordinate the transportation of the supplied needs to the ship.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts and issues related to port management and port operations and to have the ability to apply them.					4
2	To be able to discuss current developments in the field in the light of maritime history.					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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	10	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	2	26
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	2	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	1	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	123