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| Code | IKS405 |
| Name | City and Regional Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 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 MUSTAFA ILDIRAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET CİHAN YAVUZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Regional economics represents a framework within which the spatial character of economic systems may be understood. We seek to identify the factors governing the distribution of economic activity over space and to recognize that as this distribution changes, there will be important consequences for individuals and for communities.
Course Content
Introduction to Urbanism, Evolution of Urbanism, Urban Theories
Course Precondition
There are no course prerequisites.
Resources
Urban and Regional Economics- Philip McCann
Notes
Managing the City Economy Challenges and Strategies in Developing Countries- Le-Yin Zhang,Published March 19, 2015 by Routledge
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes evolution of concept and definition of region |
| LO02 | Understands regional planning, regional development policies |
| LO03 | Analyzes historical development of production sectors |
| LO04 | Regional and urban targets are analyzed. |
| LO05 | The concept of urban poverty and its types are learned. |
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 | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | 5 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. | 4 |
| 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.. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Urban and Regional Economics | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Regions, urbanization, and the urban and regional system | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Regional Development and Postmodern Approaches | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Economic activities and location theory | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Regional objectives and policies | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Historical view of urban and regional economics | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | External agglomeration economies and clustering | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Neoclassic regional growth and theories on residential areas | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Alternative regional growth and location theories | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Learning, Information and Cities-Some theories | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Urban problems, programs and planning in Turkey | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Regional inequality problems in Turkey | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Urban Poverty | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Review | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||