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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMETRICS PR. | |
| Code | IKZ203 |
| Name | Macroeconomics I |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is, in short, to explain macro-economic problems such as unemployment, inflation, price level, economic stability and growth and their solutions.
Course Content
Give basic information about the current macro-economic issues and provide their understanding Analyze why problems that macroeconomics try to solve are important Introduce basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how to use these tools Be able to think analytically and explain it to third parties in an effective way
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Give basic information about the current macro-economic issues and provide their understanding |
| LO02 | Analyze why problems that fundamental macroeconomics try to solve are important |
| LO03 | Introduce basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how to use these tools |
| LO04 | Be able to think analytically and explain it to third parties in an effective way |
| LO05 | Analyzes macroeconomic problems such as growth, inflation, current account deficit and budget deficit. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theorems in the fields of Econometrics, Statistics and Operations research | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the necessary concepts of Business | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes/interprets at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects/analyses data from reliable data sources for the purpose of study | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the results analyzed with the model | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Combines the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in a field of research | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adapts traditional approaches, practices and methods to a new study when necessary | 5 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In addition to herself/himself professional development, constantly improves in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with interests and abilities | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it constantly renews itself by following the current developments in its field. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the related persons correctly/expresses himself/herself correctly in written and verbal form | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets data on current economic and social issues | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies social, scientific and professional ethical values | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Reading course book | |
| 2 | National Income Accounting | Reading course book | |
| 3 | Income and Expenditures | Reading course book | |
| 4 | Money, Interest Rate and Income | Reading course book | |
| 5 | Monetary and Fiscal Policies | Reading course book | |
| 6 | International Linkages | Reading course book | |
| 7 | Aggregate Demand and Supply: Introduction | Reading course book | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | prepare to exam | |
| 9 | Aggregate Supply: Wages, Prices and Employment | Reading course book | |
| 10 | Rational Expectations Equilibrium Approach | Reading course book | |
| 11 | Long-Term Growth and Productivity | Reading course book | |
| 12 | Consumption Behaviors | Reading course book | |
| 13 | Saving Behaviors | Reading course book | |
| 14 | Investment Behavior | Reading course book | |
| 15 | Review | Reading course book | |
| 16 | Final exam | prepare to exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | prepare to exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||