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| Code | BBP237 |
| Name | Introduction to Economics |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 | Prof. Dr. MÜGE DAVRAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MÜGE DAVRAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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
Lecture notes and recommended resources.
Notes
GENERAL ECONOMICS OĞUZ YURDAKUL UFUK GÜLTEKİN
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 | Can define and explain national economy, poverty and income distrubition. |
| LO06 | Can define and discuss production and consumer theories. |
| LO07 | Can know money and bank issue. |
| LO08 | Is able to discuss production factors. |
| LO09 | Is able to discuss agricultural markets. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture | 1 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Fundamental terms (Necessity, goods and services, utility, value) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Production Factors | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Market Types ( Market concept, perfect competition market, other market types) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Demand Issue in Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Supply Issue in Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Pricing ( Elasticity, pricing, periodical price fluctations in Agriculture) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Externality | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Production Theory | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Distribution Theory | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | National Income and Employment | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Money and Banking | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Foreign Trade, Economic Growth, Development | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Review | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | 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 | ||