Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İKT706 |
| Name | Development Economics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUAMMER TEKEOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course includes the study of Development Economics
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the ability to understand the main differences between developed and developing countries, discern the components of development, have a holistic view to world economy
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. |
| LO02 | Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques |
| LO03 | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains expertise in economics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic macroeconomic problems such as unemployment, inflation, current account deficit and policies to solve these problems based on scientific sources. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning the application of programme packages like SAS, RATS, SPSS, TSP, Win BUGS, EViews, etc to do analyses of empirical data. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Questions traditional approaches, implementations, and methods ;develops and practises alternative study programs when required | 5 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows where and how to find all scientific resources and data to do her research. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the necessity and importance of research in social sciences. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the relationship between economics and other branches of science. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerging Economies | Course Material | |
| 2 | Theories of Development | Course Material | |
| 3 | Population and Development | Course Material | |
| 4 | Training and Development | Course Material | |
| 5 | Decline of Economy of Development | Course Material | |
| 6 | Economic Development and Finance | Course Material | |
| 7 | Industrialization and Development | Course Material | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Technology and Development | Course Material | |
| 10 | Foreign Trade and Development | Course Material | |
| 11 | Agriculture and Development | Course Material | |
| 12 | External Debt Problems | Course Material | |
| 13 | Development Strategies | Course Material | |
| 14 | The State and Development | Course Material | |
| 15 | Globalization and Development | Course Material | |
| 16 | Term Exams | TERM EXAM | |
| 17 | Term Exams | TERM EXAM |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||