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| Code | ECOZ401 |
| Name | Economic Development |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA KABAŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to explain the economic problems and solutions in developing countries. During the course characteristics of developing countries, development and growth theories, poverty and inequality, the relation between population growth and development will be explained.
Course Content
In this course development theories and the problems of underdevelopment will be explained. During the course various definitions of development and the latest approaches in development economics will be told.
Course Precondition
There are no course prerequisites.
Resources
Michael P. Todaro, Stephen C. Smith,Economic Development, 11. Baskı, 2010.
Notes
Lectures notes provided from other sources.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Being able to explain the global vision about economic development. |
| LO02 | Being able to compare the development levels of countries. |
| LO03 | Being able to explain classical economic growth and development theories. |
| LO04 | Being able to explain the relationship between poverty, inequality and development. |
| LO05 | Being able to explain the main approaches and concepts of development. |
| LO06 | Being able to know the difference between development and growth. |
| LO07 | Being able to define the concept of human development and able to explain the importance of this concept. |
| LO08 | Being able to list the common properties of least developed countries. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively | 1 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself | 2 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Introducing Economic Development | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Introducing Economic Development: A Global Perspective | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Comparative Economic Development | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Comparative Economic Development-Examples From Least Developed Countries | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Comparative Economic Development By Using Economic Indicators | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Classic Theories of Economic Growth | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Classic Theories of Economic Development | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development With Examples from Least Developed Countries | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment With Chosen Historical Examples | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Contemporary Development and Underdevelopment With Human Development Indicators | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Relation Between Population and Development | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Poverty, Inequality and Development Relation | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Poverty, Inequality and Development With Numerical Examples | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review the Topics Discussed in the Lecture Notes and Sources | 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 | ||