Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to ECONOMICS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Kenan DEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Students learn basic economic terms and concepts such as supply and demand, market equilibrium, inflation, and unemployment. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Evolution of Economic Thought: (Neo)Classical Economics and Keynesian Economics (Şenses, pp. 57-104),Transformation of the Global Economic System from 1950 to the Present,Benefit/Cost Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Demand-Supply (Şenses, pp. 433-445),Supply-Demand Equilibrium, Ceiling-Floor Price and Elasticity ,Market Types and Characteristics I: Perfect Competition and Monopoly,Market Types and Characteristics II: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ,National Income ,Money, Inflation and Central Banking ,Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy ,Employment and Unemployment ,Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate ,World Economy ,Turkish Economy ,Overall assessment. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Compares the markets. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the formation of market prices. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines market types. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Will be able to evaluate the markets. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Calculates production costs and profit. | 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the effect of budget constraints. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the concept of utility. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze consumer and firm behavior. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Evaluates the effects of public policies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the factors affecting price and quantity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain the formation of price and quantity in economy. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Relates these concepts to real life. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines basic concepts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain the basic principles of economics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Evolution of Economic Thought: (Neo)Classical Economics and Keynesian Economics (Şenses, pp. 57-104) | |
| 2 | Transformation of the Global Economic System from 1950 to the Present | |
| 3 | Benefit/Cost Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Demand-Supply (Şenses, pp. 433-445) | Şenses, pp. 433-445 |
| 4 | Supply-Demand Equilibrium, Ceiling-Floor Price and Elasticity | (Şenses, ss. 445-466) |
| 5 | Market Types and Characteristics I: Perfect Competition and Monopoly | (Şenses, ss. 480-513) |
| 6 | Market Types and Characteristics II: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly | (Şenses, ss. 480-513) |
| 7 | National Income | Şenses, pp. 513-528 |
| 8 | Money, Inflation and Central Banking | Şenses, ss. 537-548) |
| 9 | Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy | Şenses, ss. 548-567 |
| 10 | Employment and Unemployment | (Şenses, pp. 567-578) |
| 11 | Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate | (Şenses, ss. 578-595) |
| 12 | World Economy | (Şenses, ss. 137-148 ve 157-176) |
| 13 | Turkish Economy | (Şenses, ss. 236-290) |
| 14 | Overall assessment |
| Resources |
| Ha-Joon Chang, Ekonomi Rehberi, Say Yayınları, 2016. - Ha-Joon Chang, Kapitalizm Hakkında Size Söylenmeyen 23 Şey, Say Yayınları, 2015. - Ha-Joon Chang, Sanayileşmenin Gizli Tarihi, Efil Yayınevi, 2015. |
| Fikret Şenses, İktisada (Farklı Bir) Giriş, İletişim Yayınları, 2017. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to ECONOMICS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Kenan DEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Students learn basic economic terms and concepts such as supply and demand, market equilibrium, inflation, and unemployment. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Evolution of Economic Thought: (Neo)Classical Economics and Keynesian Economics (Şenses, pp. 57-104),Transformation of the Global Economic System from 1950 to the Present,Benefit/Cost Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Demand-Supply (Şenses, pp. 433-445),Supply-Demand Equilibrium, Ceiling-Floor Price and Elasticity ,Market Types and Characteristics I: Perfect Competition and Monopoly,Market Types and Characteristics II: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ,National Income ,Money, Inflation and Central Banking ,Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy ,Employment and Unemployment ,Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate ,World Economy ,Turkish Economy ,Overall assessment. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Compares the markets. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the formation of market prices. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines market types. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Will be able to evaluate the markets. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Calculates production costs and profit. | 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the effect of budget constraints. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the concept of utility. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze consumer and firm behavior. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Evaluates the effects of public policies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyze the factors affecting price and quantity. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain the formation of price and quantity in economy. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Relates these concepts to real life. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines basic concepts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain the basic principles of economics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Evolution of Economic Thought: (Neo)Classical Economics and Keynesian Economics (Şenses, pp. 57-104) | |
| 2 | Transformation of the Global Economic System from 1950 to the Present | |
| 3 | Benefit/Cost Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Demand-Supply (Şenses, pp. 433-445) | Şenses, pp. 433-445 |
| 4 | Supply-Demand Equilibrium, Ceiling-Floor Price and Elasticity | (Şenses, ss. 445-466) |
| 5 | Market Types and Characteristics I: Perfect Competition and Monopoly | (Şenses, ss. 480-513) |
| 6 | Market Types and Characteristics II: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly | (Şenses, ss. 480-513) |
| 7 | National Income | Şenses, pp. 513-528 |
| 8 | Money, Inflation and Central Banking | Şenses, ss. 537-548) |
| 9 | Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy | Şenses, ss. 548-567 |
| 10 | Employment and Unemployment | (Şenses, pp. 567-578) |
| 11 | Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate | (Şenses, ss. 578-595) |
| 12 | World Economy | (Şenses, ss. 137-148 ve 157-176) |
| 13 | Turkish Economy | (Şenses, ss. 236-290) |
| 14 | Overall assessment |
| Resources |
| Ha-Joon Chang, Ekonomi Rehberi, Say Yayınları, 2016. - Ha-Joon Chang, Kapitalizm Hakkında Size Söylenmeyen 23 Şey, Say Yayınları, 2015. - Ha-Joon Chang, Sanayileşmenin Gizli Tarihi, Efil Yayınevi, 2015. |
| Fikret Şenses, İktisada (Farklı Bir) Giriş, İletişim Yayınları, 2017. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |