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| Unit | KOZAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YLY143 |
| Name | Introduction to Economics I |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. Levent YÜLEK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to explain the basic principles of economics and the behaviour and decision-making processes of individuals and institutions in the light of these principles.
Course Content
This course includes topics about Introduction to Economics, Supply and Demand, Flexibility and Consumer-Producer Surplus, Tax Economy, International Trade, Consumer Preference, Producer Preference, Perfect Competition Market, Monopoly Market, Oligopoly Market and Monopolistic Competition Market, Externalities and Market Failures, The Role of the State in the Economy and Public Goods, Factor Markets, Income Distribution and Poverty.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Introduction to economics, Zeynel Dinler
Notes
Introduction to economics, Ersan Bocutoğlu
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Focus on the main fields of activity and learning methodology of economics |
| LO02 | Explain the formation of price and quantity in economy. |
| LO03 | Explains consumer and company behavior. |
| LO04 | İktisat bilimine ilişkin ana kavramlar ve temel sorunları tanımlar |
| LO05 | Create awareness on the comprehensive understanding of consumer theory and producer theory |
| LO06 | Defines the concepts of supply, demand and flexibility |
| LO07 | Explain production, costs and firm behavior |
| LO08 | Will be able to evaluate the markets. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines theoretical and applied information about local governments. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists problem solving methods and techniques related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains topics such as management concepts and functions and the manager's job and characteristics. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the accuracy and up-to-dateness of the information related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to identify, define and solve problems related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines the events and facts related to the field with scientific methods and techniques by using the theoretical and applied knowledge gained. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets the data obtained about the field. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Offers solutions to the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work individually and in groups related to his/her field. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Become inquisitive and enquiring. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have a good ability to use Turkish. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts in writing and orally in line with the basic knowledge he/she has on issues related to local governments. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have sufficient foreign language knowledge in the field. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the software and hardware required by the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Retains the overall benefit of society under the authority of elected political representatives. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Will have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Economics | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Supply and Demand | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Flexibility and Consumer-Producer Surplus | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Tax Economy | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | International Trade | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Consumer Preferences | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Manufacturer Preferences | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Perfect Competition Market | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Monopoly Market | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Oligopoly Market and Monopolistic Competition Market | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Externalities and Market Failures | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | The Role of the State in the Economy and Public Goods | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Factor Markets | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Income Distribution and Poverty | Reading course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for written 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||