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| Code | ECOS417 |
| Name | Urban and Regional Economics |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALMILA BURGAÇ ÇİL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET CİHAN YAVUZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of the course is to addresses a wide variety of questions and topics related to the field of urban and regional economics.
Course Content
Defining of regional economics, tools and objectives and city theories
Course Precondition
There are no course prerequisites.
Resources
Urban and Regional Economics- Philip McCann
Notes
Modelling in urban and regional economics- Alex Anas
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes evolution of concept and definition of region |
| LO02 | Understands regional planning, regional development policies |
| LO03 | Analyzes urban growth and policy implications |
| LO04 | Regional and urban targets are analyzed. |
| LO05 | The concept of urban poverty and its types are learned. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of urban economics | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Regions, Urbanization and the Urban and Regional System | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Cities and Clusters | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Regional Goals and Policies | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Urban Size and Growth | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Neoclassical Territorial Growth and Settlement Theories | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Localization economies vs urbanization economies. | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | City size: Specialized and diverse cities. | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Land use patterns | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | city growth and shape. | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Urban Problems Programs and Planning in Turkey | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Urban and Regional Economic Policy Analysis. | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Urban poverty | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Review and Discussion | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams-2 | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||