Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BAY212 | MACROECONOMICS | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills about basic concepts and topics of macroeconomics and to analyze the economic problems with global paradigm and search for solutions |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in domestic income, basic macroeconomic problems and policy instruments, determination of income and price level, total income-total expenditure model, public budget and fiscal policy, monetary theory and policy, international finance, economic growth and development |
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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Define concepts in terms of money, goods and labour markets by using macro-economic magnitude |
Discuss macro-economic events with examples |
Demonstrate current economic problems by using economic models |
Compare the macro-economic results of various policy implementations |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Basic Concepts and Approaches in Macroeconomics | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
2 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Measuring the Economy 1: Calculating Gross Domestic Product(GDP) | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
3 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Measuring the Economy 2: Inflation | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
4 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Measuring the Economy 3: Unemployment | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
5 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Measuring the Economy 4: Interest Rate, Exchange Rate and Balance of Payments | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
6 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Leveling Gross Domestic Product | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
7 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Simple Keynesian Model | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Review of lecture | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
10 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | IS-LM Model | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
11 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Monetary and Fiscal Policy | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
12 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Monetary and Fiscal Policy | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
13 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Features of Aggregate Demand Curve | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
14 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Features of Aggregate Supply Curve | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
15 | Reading the related subjects in the coursebook, following developments, macro-economic data and markets | Labour Market in Classical and Keynesian Approach | Lecture & Discussion & Case Methods, Interactive Web Tools |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Unsal, E. (2018). Makro Iktisat. Ankara: Murat Yayınları |
Acemoglu, D. (2016). Makro Iktisat. Istanbul: Beta Yayınları |
Sloman, J. (2004). Iktisat Makro. Istanbul: Bilim Teknik Yayınevi |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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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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Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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5 |
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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Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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5 |
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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Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 5 | 2 | 10 |
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 | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 58 | 0 | 151 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 151 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |