Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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EKF109 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
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Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Stephen ISON ve Stuart WALL, İktisada Giriş, Çev. Ahmet ÇAKMAK, Suat OKTAR |
Dinler, Z. (2017). İktisada Giriş. Bursa: Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları. |
Eğilmez, M. (2016). Örneklerle Kolay Ekonomi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. |
Aren, S. (2014). Ekonomi Dersler. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. |
McEachern, W. A. (2006). Economics: A Contemporary Introduction. USA: Thomson South-Western. |
Orhan, O. Z. ve Erdoğan, S. (2015). İktisada Giriş. İzmit: Umuttepe Yayınları. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.
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Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.
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Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.
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Prepare restoration and restitution projects.
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Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.
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Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.
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Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.
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With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.
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Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.
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Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.
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Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.
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Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 5 | 4 | 20 |
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 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
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 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 45 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |