ECTS - Introduction to Economics II
Introduction to Economics II (IKT102) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Economics II | IKT102 | 2. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The principal objective of ECON 102 is to introduce students macroeconomics. Course focuses on introducing key macroeconomic variables such as GDP, unemployment, interest rate and inflation, defines the money and its role. It also analyses the economic polices and their effects on economy. Learning these topics will help the students to understand the basic functioning of the economy. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Aggregate demand, aggregate supply, unemployment, inflation, aggregate expenditure, aggregate income models, fiscal policy, money demand, money supply, monetary policy, multiplier. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 375-390 |
| 2 | Measuring National Output and National Income (Chapter 18) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 391-410 |
| 3 | Long-Run and Short-Run Concerns [Case and Fair (Chapter 19) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 411-430 |
| 4 | Aggregate Expenditure and Equilibrium Output (Chapter 20) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 431-452 |
| 5 | The Government and Fiscal Policy (Chapter 21) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 453-474 |
| 6 | The Government and Fiscal Policy (Chapter 21) continued | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 453-474 |
| 7 | The Money Supply and the Central Bank System (Chapter 22) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 475-498 |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Money Demand, Equilibrium Interest Rate, Monetary Policy (Chapter 23) | |
| 10 | Money, Interest Rate and Output: Analysis and Policy (Chapter 24)] | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 515-532 |
| 11 | Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and Inflation (Chapter 25) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 533-556 |
| 12 | The Labor Market, Unemployment and Inflation (Chapter 26) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 557-574 |
| 13 | Long-Run Growth (Chapter 30) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 631-648 |
| 14 | Open Economy Macroeconomics (Chapter 33) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 687-712 |
| 15 | Debates in Macroeconomics (Chapter 31) | Case & Fair 7th Edition, pp. 649-664 |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Case, Karl E. and Fair, Ray C., Principles of Economics, 7th or 8th Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall. Taylor, John B. (2004) Economics, 4th Edition, Houghton Mifflin. |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | |||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | |||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | X | ||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | |||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | |||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 116 | ||