Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to ECONOMICS II | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. İrfan ERSİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İrfan ERSİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This lecture aims to explain the basic principles that economics rests on, and how individuals and firms act and decide in light of these principles. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to macroeconomics,Calculating national income,Economic growth,Money, saving, investment and financial system,Inflation,Labor market and unemployment,Money supply and demand,Aggregate demand in the goods and money markets,Aggregate supply and the equilibrium price level,Fiscal and monetary policy,Financial crises,International trade,International finance,Alternative views in Macroeconomics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains how the economy works in general. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Make suggestions regarding economic policy. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Analyze current economic events. | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. Compare economic theories from various aspects. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Evaluate international economic theories and sustainable development issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Evaluates the decisions of the central bank. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 7. Interprets the changes in real quantities such as economic growth and employment level. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to macroeconomics | |
| 2 | Calculating national income | |
| 3 | Economic growth | |
| 4 | Money, saving, investment and financial system | |
| 5 | Inflation | |
| 6 | Labor market and unemployment | |
| 7 | Money supply and demand | |
| 8 | Aggregate demand in the goods and money markets | |
| 9 | Aggregate supply and the equilibrium price level | |
| 10 | Fiscal and monetary policy | |
| 11 | Financial crises | |
| 12 | International trade | |
| 13 | International finance | |
| 14 | Alternative views in Macroeconomics |
| Resources |
| Sharon M. Oster vd, Ekonominin İlkeleri, Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2010. Zeynel Dinler, İktisada Giriş, Ekin Yayıncılık, Bursa, 2014, Zeynel Dinler, Introduction to Economics, (28th Edition) Ekin Publishing, Bursa, 2023, Ertek, T. (2017). Basic Economics with Examples from the Press, (5th Edition). Beta Basım Yayin, October, Istanbul. |
| Yıldırım, K. (2017). Introduction to Macroeconomics. Nisan Kitabevi Publications, 12. Printing, Ankara |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the concepts of banking and insurance, the relevant legislation, and recognizes the organizations that guide the sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | Performs basic-level activities in banking and insurance, communicates effectively, and utilizes digital tools. | X | |||||
| 3 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. | X | |||||
| 4 | Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes. | ||||||
| 5 | Explains and issues policies for property, service, and life insurance. | ||||||
| 6 | Students convey knowledge concerning financial markets and institutions. | X | |||||
| 7 | Students identify and define transaction types in the banking and insurance sector. | ||||||
| 8 | Effectively utilizes information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession. | X | |||||
| 9 | Students explain risk types to occur in the sector and hedging techniques. | X | |||||
| 10 | Follows current developments and practices in banking and insurance and uses them effectively. | ||||||
| 11 | Students apply the acquired knowledge regarding the field of banking and insurance to their studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions. | ||||||
| 13 | Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 14 | Effectively presents their thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and expresses them clearly. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses a foreign language to follow information in their field and communicate with colleagues. | ||||||
| 16 | Interprets fundamental data related to banking and insurance, identifies risks, defines problems, and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 17 | Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, implementation, and dissemination of data related to their field. | ||||||
| 18 | Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to their field. | 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 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 2 | 14 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 106 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(106/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 II | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. İrfan ERSİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İrfan ERSİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This lecture aims to explain the basic principles that economics rests on, and how individuals and firms act and decide in light of these principles. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to macroeconomics,Calculating national income,Economic growth,Money, saving, investment and financial system,Inflation,Labor market and unemployment,Money supply and demand,Aggregate demand in the goods and money markets,Aggregate supply and the equilibrium price level,Fiscal and monetary policy,Financial crises,International trade,International finance,Alternative views in Macroeconomics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains how the economy works in general. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Make suggestions regarding economic policy. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Analyze current economic events. | 10, 12, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. Compare economic theories from various aspects. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Evaluate international economic theories and sustainable development issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Evaluates the decisions of the central bank. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 7. Interprets the changes in real quantities such as economic growth and employment level. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to macroeconomics | |
| 2 | Calculating national income | |
| 3 | Economic growth | |
| 4 | Money, saving, investment and financial system | |
| 5 | Inflation | |
| 6 | Labor market and unemployment | |
| 7 | Money supply and demand | |
| 8 | Aggregate demand in the goods and money markets | |
| 9 | Aggregate supply and the equilibrium price level | |
| 10 | Fiscal and monetary policy | |
| 11 | Financial crises | |
| 12 | International trade | |
| 13 | International finance | |
| 14 | Alternative views in Macroeconomics |
| Resources |
| Sharon M. Oster vd, Ekonominin İlkeleri, Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2010. Zeynel Dinler, İktisada Giriş, Ekin Yayıncılık, Bursa, 2014, Zeynel Dinler, Introduction to Economics, (28th Edition) Ekin Publishing, Bursa, 2023, Ertek, T. (2017). Basic Economics with Examples from the Press, (5th Edition). Beta Basım Yayin, October, Istanbul. |
| Yıldırım, K. (2017). Introduction to Macroeconomics. Nisan Kitabevi Publications, 12. Printing, Ankara |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the concepts of banking and insurance, the relevant legislation, and recognizes the organizations that guide the sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | Performs basic-level activities in banking and insurance, communicates effectively, and utilizes digital tools. | X | |||||
| 3 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. | X | |||||
| 4 | Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes. | ||||||
| 5 | Explains and issues policies for property, service, and life insurance. | ||||||
| 6 | Students convey knowledge concerning financial markets and institutions. | X | |||||
| 7 | Students identify and define transaction types in the banking and insurance sector. | ||||||
| 8 | Effectively utilizes information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession. | X | |||||
| 9 | Students explain risk types to occur in the sector and hedging techniques. | X | |||||
| 10 | Follows current developments and practices in banking and insurance and uses them effectively. | ||||||
| 11 | Students apply the acquired knowledge regarding the field of banking and insurance to their studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions. | ||||||
| 13 | Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 14 | Effectively presents their thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and expresses them clearly. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses a foreign language to follow information in their field and communicate with colleagues. | ||||||
| 16 | Interprets fundamental data related to banking and insurance, identifies risks, defines problems, and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 17 | Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, implementation, and dissemination of data related to their field. | ||||||
| 18 | Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to their field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |