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| Code | IKZ101 |
| Name | Introduction to Economics I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN BAL |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SANLI ATEŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YELDA TEKGÜL (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
This is a two-term cource in economics. It is aimed to teach the basic concepts and definitions in economics, its relations with other sciences such as sociology, law, mathematic. Its two basic subjects are microeconomics and macroeconomics. We shall begin with microeconomics in the fall term.
Course Content
It deals with micro units in economics such as individual or households, firms (big or small), and the relationships between them. As we learned about supply, demand, scarcity, efficiency and productivity, the price system, households, firms, markets (perfectly competitive or imperfectly competitive or factors of production). Students are expected to understand the way we get rational decisions, and rational choice.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Principles of Economics - Gregory Mankiw
Notes
Principles of Economics - Gregory Mankiw
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognize the main concepts and key issues related to the science of economics |
| LO02 | Focus on the main fields of activity and learning methodology of economics |
| LO03 | Learn the basic branches of economics, macro-micro level |
| LO04 | Understand the Price theory, characteristics and properties of supply and demand law |
| LO05 | Create awareness on the comprehensive understanding of consumer theory and producer theory |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. | 5 |
| 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 | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Main Concepts and Price Theory | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Supply and Demand | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Partial Market Equilibrium, Factors Affecting Supply and Demand | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Elasticity Practices and Consumer Theory | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Utility (Cardinal Approach), Utility (Ordinal Approach) | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Consumer Equilibrium, Producer Theory and Production Function | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Optimal Factor Composition, Cost Analysis and Price Theory | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-term week | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Profit Maximization, Perfect Competition Market and Imperfect Competitive Market | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Monopoly, Monopsony, Bilateral Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Production Factors Price Analysis and Pricing of Production Factors | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Labor and Wages; Land and Rant | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Capital and Interest Rate; Enterprise and Profit | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Distribution of Income, Urbanization and Environmental Economics | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Revision | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Final exam | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam-2 | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü 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 | ||