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Information
| Code | TMT265 |
| Name | Economics |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 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 Goal
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 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and Agricultural Machinery and Technologies engineering disciplines; gain the knowledge to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of defining, formulating and solving problems in the fields of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering, choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to design a complex system, process, device or product related to the engineering field, under realistic constraints and conditions, in other words, by considering the available possibilities and the current state of the field, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gain the ability to develop, select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering applications and to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, field studies, collect data, analyze and interpret results in order to examine the complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It carries out studies related to its field independently, and acts as a consultant, audit and expert. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to write effective reports in the field, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains a positive attitude towards accessing information, following developments in science and technology, and continuous innovation. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It is sensitive to the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world and monitors these developments, prepares projects, produces and shares solution suggestions. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of business practices related to engineering, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; gains knowledge about sustainable development. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems reflected in the field of engineering; gain awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices |
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 | 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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||