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) | Assist.Prof. Fatih Baha AYDIN |
| 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 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
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) | Assist.Prof. Fatih Baha AYDIN |
| 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 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |