The aim of this course is to explain the basic principles of economics and the behavior and decision making processes of individuals and institutions in the light of these principles.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Economics,An Overview of Market Economy,Supply-Demand,Elasticity and Consumer-Producer Surplus,State Intervention in the Market,Consumer Choice,Producer Choice,Competitive Markets,Monopoly,Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition,Externalities and Market Failure,The Role of Government and Public Goods,The Markets for the Factors of Production,Income Distribution and Poverty.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. List the basic principles on which economics is based.
10, 16, 9
A
2. It explain price and quantity formation in the economy.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Analyzes consumer and company behavior
10, 16, 9
A
4. Evaluates the markets.
10, 16, 9
A
5. Interprets income distribution and factor markets.
10, 16, 9
A
6. Gives examples about markets
10, 12, 13, 16
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Economics
2
An Overview of Market Economy
3
Supply-Demand
4
Elasticity and Consumer-Producer Surplus
5
State Intervention in the Market
6
Consumer Choice
7
Producer Choice
8
Competitive Markets
9
Monopoly
10
Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition
11
Externalities and Market Failure
12
The Role of Government and Public Goods
13
The Markets for the Factors of Production
14
Income Distribution and Poverty
Resources
112/5000
General Economics, Dr. Osman Orhan Dr. Seyfettin Erdoğan, Umuttepe publications, 7th edition, Kocaeli, 2013.
Ertek, T. (2017). Basic Economics with Examples from the Press, (5th Edition). Beta Basım Yayin, October, Istanbul.
Sharon M. Oster et al, Principles of Economics, Palme Publishing, Ankara, 2010.
Dinler, Z. (2023). Introduction to Economics.(28th Edition). Bursa: Ekin Publishing Publishing.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Secondary and won the high school level, including current information on the basis of competence in the field of books and documents, to have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported with other sources.
X
2
Theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of basic level, in an area on the same level and / or acquire the skills to use a higher level of education.
X
3
The field gain using the basic level of knowledge and skills, analyze, identify problems, interpret and evaluate the data obtained, develop solutions based on problems.
X
4
To conduct an independent study on the basic level in the area.
X
5
Take responsibility to solve complex problems encountered in applications related and unforeseen area.
X
6
To identify learning needs, the basic level of knowledge and skills to evaluate critical thinking, to meet.
X
7
Learning a profession or a higher level of education be able to and lifelong learning has gained consciousness.
X
8
Issues related to the area where thoughts have learned to transfer knowledge and skills at the level of oral and written communication.
X
9
Their thoughts and suggestions share for solutions to problems related to the field.
X
10
European Computer Driving Licence to use together with information and communication technologies.
11
In the field of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
X
12
Social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights.
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
1
12
12
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
12
1
12
Term Project
12
1
12
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
1
10
10
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
25
25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
119
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(119/30)
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 I
MLY1127660
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Salı 09:00-09:45
Salı 10:00-10:45
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. Numan ÖZAKPINAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to explain the basic principles of economics and the behavior and decision making processes of individuals and institutions in the light of these principles.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Economics,An Overview of Market Economy,Supply-Demand,Elasticity and Consumer-Producer Surplus,State Intervention in the Market,Consumer Choice,Producer Choice,Competitive Markets,Monopoly,Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition,Externalities and Market Failure,The Role of Government and Public Goods,The Markets for the Factors of Production,Income Distribution and Poverty.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. List the basic principles on which economics is based.
10, 16, 9
A
2. It explain price and quantity formation in the economy.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Analyzes consumer and company behavior
10, 16, 9
A
4. Evaluates the markets.
10, 16, 9
A
5. Interprets income distribution and factor markets.
10, 16, 9
A
6. Gives examples about markets
10, 12, 13, 16
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Economics
2
An Overview of Market Economy
3
Supply-Demand
4
Elasticity and Consumer-Producer Surplus
5
State Intervention in the Market
6
Consumer Choice
7
Producer Choice
8
Competitive Markets
9
Monopoly
10
Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition
11
Externalities and Market Failure
12
The Role of Government and Public Goods
13
The Markets for the Factors of Production
14
Income Distribution and Poverty
Resources
112/5000
General Economics, Dr. Osman Orhan Dr. Seyfettin Erdoğan, Umuttepe publications, 7th edition, Kocaeli, 2013.
Ertek, T. (2017). Basic Economics with Examples from the Press, (5th Edition). Beta Basım Yayin, October, Istanbul.
Sharon M. Oster et al, Principles of Economics, Palme Publishing, Ankara, 2010.
Dinler, Z. (2023). Introduction to Economics.(28th Edition). Bursa: Ekin Publishing Publishing.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Secondary and won the high school level, including current information on the basis of competence in the field of books and documents, to have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported with other sources.
X
2
Theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of basic level, in an area on the same level and / or acquire the skills to use a higher level of education.
X
3
The field gain using the basic level of knowledge and skills, analyze, identify problems, interpret and evaluate the data obtained, develop solutions based on problems.
X
4
To conduct an independent study on the basic level in the area.
X
5
Take responsibility to solve complex problems encountered in applications related and unforeseen area.
X
6
To identify learning needs, the basic level of knowledge and skills to evaluate critical thinking, to meet.
X
7
Learning a profession or a higher level of education be able to and lifelong learning has gained consciousness.
X
8
Issues related to the area where thoughts have learned to transfer knowledge and skills at the level of oral and written communication.
X
9
Their thoughts and suggestions share for solutions to problems related to the field.
X
10
European Computer Driving Licence to use together with information and communication technologies.
11
In the field of social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
X
12
Social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights.
