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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | IKS314 |
| Name | Macroeconomics |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ
(Bahar)
(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
Definition of Macroeconomics, National Income Calculations, Relationship Between Income and Expenditure, Money, Interest and Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, International Connections and Open Macroeconomics, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, Wages, Prices and Employment, Rational Expectations, General Equilibrium Theory, Growth and Productivity in The Long Run
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Provide basic information about current macroeconomic events and problems and provide them understand |
| LO02 | Explain why the problems that the basic macroeconomics try to solve are important |
| LO03 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
| LO04 | To be able to think analytically and explain it effectively to third parties |
| LO05 | To be able to think analytically and explain it effectively to third parties |
| LO06 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
| LO07 | To introduce the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how these tools are used |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Course books and other course materials | |
| 2 | National Income Accounts | Course books and other course materials | |
| 3 | Income and Expenditure | Course books and other course materials | |
| 4 | Money, Interest and Income | Course books and other course materials | |
| 5 | Macroeconomics for Open Economy | Course books and other course materials | |
| 6 | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply | Course books and other course materials | |
| 7 | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply | Course books and other course materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Inflation and Unemployment | Course books and other course materials | |
| 10 | Consumption and Saving | Course books and other course materials | |
| 11 | Investment | Course books and other course materials | |
| 12 | Money Demand | Course books and other course materials | |
| 13 | Public Finance | Course books and other course materials | |
| 14 | Central Bank, Money and Credit | Course books and other course materials | |
| 15 | Stability Programs | Course books and other course materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 137 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,48 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||