ECOZ203 Macroeconomics I

7 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
ECONOMICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code ECOZ203
Name Macroeconomics I
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 7 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN
Course Instructor TANER TURAN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is, in short, to explain macro-economic problems such as unemployment, inflation, price level, economic stability and growth and their solutions.

Course Content

Definition of Macroeconomics, National Income Calculations, Relationship Between Income and Expenditure, Money, Interest and Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, International Connections and Open Macroeconomics, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, Wages, Prices and Employment, Rational Expectations, General Equilibrium Theory, Growth and Productivity in The Long Run

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Give basic information about the current macro-economic issues and provide their understanding
LO02 Analyze why problems that macroeconomics try to solve are important
LO03 Introduce basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how to use these tools
LO04 Be able to think analytically and explain it to third parties in an effective way


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy 5
PLO01 - Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy 3
PLO02 - Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy 5
PLO02 - Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy 4
PLO03 - Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market 4
PLO03 - Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market 2
PLO04 - Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 4
PLO04 - Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 3
PLO05 - Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems 4
PLO05 - Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems 2
PLO06 - Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation 4
PLO06 - Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation 5
PLO07 - Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events 4
PLO07 - Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events 2
PLO08 - Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently 3
PLO08 - Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently 4
PLO09 - Apply the methods of economic analysis. 3
PLO09 - Apply the methods of economic analysis. 2
PLO10 - Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 3
PLO10 - Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 4
PLO11 - Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively 3
PLO11 - Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively 4
PLO12 - Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself 2
PLO12 - Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself 4
PLO13 - Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively 4
PLO13 - Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively 2
PLO14 - Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life 1
PLO14 - Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life 4
PLO15 - Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language 4
PLO15 - Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language 3
PLO16 - Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 2
PLO16 - Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 4
PLO17 - Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO17 - Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Macroeconomics Reading course book
2 National Income Accounting Reading course book
3 Income and Expenditures Reading course book
4 Money, Interest Rate and Income Reading course book
5 Monetary and Fiscal Policies Reading course book
6 International Linkages Reading course book
7 Aggregate Demand and Supply: Introduction Reading course book
8 Mid-Term Exam prepare to exam
9 Aggregate Supply: Wages, Prices and Employment Reading course book
10 Rational Expectations Equilibrium Approach Reading course book
11 Long-Term Growth and Productivity Reading course book
12 Consumption Behaviors Reading course book
13 Saving Behaviors Reading course book
14 Investment Behavior Reading course book
15 Review Reading course book
16 Term Exams prepare to exam
17 Term Exams prepare to exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


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 2 5 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 170
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,80
ECTS 7 ECTS

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