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| Code | TEP111 |
| Name | General Economics |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi UFUK GÜLTEKİN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi UFUK GÜLTEKİN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To provide bacground knowledge at micro and macro economy levels examining basic concepts and problems of economics, economic systems, and the basic subjects that economy is interested in; to enable students to gain basic knowledge in the courses including economics in the discipline of Agricultural Economics.
Course Content
Basic concepts of Economics, market types, pricing, consumer behaviour theory, production theory, partition theory, national income, employment, money and banking, and foreign trade
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Yurdakul, O., Gültekin, U., 2009. Genel Ekonomi. Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Kitapları Yayın No: A-92. Adana
Notes
handouts and slides
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | can define basic concepts of Economics |
| LO02 | can explain the principles of effective use of sources, which is the basic problem of economy. |
| LO03 | Can interpret the factors that have effect on supply- demand, market structure, and pricing. |
| LO04 | is able to discuss macro economic variables and interrelations of them. |
| LO05 | is able to understand the basics of the economy in general. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of Economics (problems, economic systems, doctrins) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Fundamental terms about Economics (Necessity, goods and services, utility, value) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Fundamental terms about Economics ( Production Factors | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Market Types ( Market concept, perfect competition market, other market types) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Pricing ( Demand) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Pricing (Supply) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Pricing ( Elasticity, pricing, periodical price fluctations in Agriculture) | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Consumer Behaviour Theory | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Production Theory | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Distribution Theory | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | National Income and Employment | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Money and Banking | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Foreign Trade, Economic Growth, Development | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Review - functioning of the economy | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||