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) | Lect. Numan ÖZAKPINAR |
| 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 | Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.). | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment. | ||||||
| 3 | Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues. | ||||||
| 5 | Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods. | ||||||
| 6 | Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws. | ||||||
| 7 | Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices. | X | |||||
| 8 | Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector. | ||||||
| 9 | Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date. | X | |||||
| 10 | Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics. | X | |||||
| 11 | Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful. | X | |||||
| 13 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. | ||||||
| 14 | Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level. | ||||||
| 15 | Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective. | X | |||||
| 16 | Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics. | 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) | Lect. Numan ÖZAKPINAR |
| 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 | Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.). | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment. | ||||||
| 3 | Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues. | ||||||
| 5 | Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods. | ||||||
| 6 | Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws. | ||||||
| 7 | Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices. | X | |||||
| 8 | Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector. | ||||||
| 9 | Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date. | X | |||||
| 10 | Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics. | X | |||||
| 11 | Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful. | X | |||||
| 13 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. | ||||||
| 14 | Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level. | ||||||
| 15 | Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective. | X | |||||
| 16 | Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |