ECOZ102 Introduction to Economics II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ECOZ102
Name Introduction to Economics II
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İpek TEKİN


Course Goal

Introduction to Economics II deals with macroeconomics. Subjects such as national income accounting and its determination, aggregate demand and aggregate supply, equilibrium income, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money and banking, the price level, inflation, umemployment, growth and economic fluctuations will be seen.

Course Content

National income and its determination; changes in national income, elements of public finance, money and banking, international trade, macroeconomic policy, economic growth and development. Illustrations from the Turkish economy will be given.

Course Precondition

The course has no prerequisites.

Resources

Case, Karl E.; Fair, Ray C. and Oster, Sharon M. (2020). Principles of Economics, Thirteenth (Global) Edition, Pearson Education.

Notes

Parkin, Michael (2016). Economics, Twelfth or Thirteenth (Global) edition, Pearson Education.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand basic economic relations, think critically and apply economic reasoning in daily life decison-making process and public decisions.
LO02 Understand GDP, its components (C, I, G, X,M), the relationship among them.
LO03 Understand growth, price indexes, inflation, unemployment, business cycles and interaction among them.
LO04 Understand the importance of economic growth.
LO05 Defines basic macroeconomic problems such as inflation and unemployment, comprehends measurement methods.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining business concepts and their interrelationships
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining the basic theoretical models, numerical and statistical methods of business management
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining the relationship between basic economics concepts and business management concepts 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining how to apply theoretical, numerical and statistical methods used in business management
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining how to interpret the results obtained as a result of the creation/application of theoretical, numerical and statistical methods used in business management 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applying business management methods by following the basic steps
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods. 3
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use basic numerical and statistical softwares.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Use basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Working effectively individually and/or in a team 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, constantly renewing itself by following the current developments in the field. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Presenting information effectively in an unfamiliar field by using different sources within the framework of academic rules. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Accurately express the obtained information and comments verbally and in writing 5
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Applying new working methods when deemed necessary by questioning traditional approaches, practices and methods
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values ​​from an entrepreneurial perspective
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Determining the most appropriate business management approaches, practices and methods by considering the sector, size, resources, culture, goals and objectives of the enterprises. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interpreting the effects of external environmental factors such as sector structure, competition, technology, economy, politics, culture, which affect the activities of businesses, on businesses. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Macroeconomics Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 National income Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Basic concepts and approaches in national income. Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 The main macroeconomic issues Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 The main macroeconomic issues-2 Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Determining the level of income and price Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Determination of the income level by total expenditures Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-term week prepare to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Public budget and fiscal policy Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Money and Banking Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Monetary Theory and Policy Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Inflation Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 International Trade Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Current macroeconomic issues Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Revision Lecture, problem session, and case studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Final exam prepare to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final exam-2 prepare to exam 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 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