BBP237 Introduction to Economics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBP237
Name Introduction to Economics
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MÜGE DAVRAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. MÜGE DAVRAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To provide bacground knowledge at micro and macro economy levels examining basic concepts and problems of economics, economic systems, and the basic subjects that economy is interested in; to enable students to gain basic knowledge in the courses including economics in the discipline of Agricultural Economics.

Course Content

Basic concepts of Economics, market types, pricing, consumer behaviour theory, production theory, partition theory, national income, employment, money and banking, and foreign trade

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Lecture notes and recommended resources.

Notes

GENERAL ECONOMICS OĞUZ YURDAKUL UFUK GÜLTEKİN


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Can define basic concepts of Economics
LO02 Can explain the principles of effective use of sources, which is the basic problem of economy.
LO03 Can interpret the factors that have effect on supply- demand, market structure, and pricing.
LO04 Is able to discuss macro economic variables and interrelations of them.
LO05 Can define and explain national economy, poverty and income distrubition.
LO06 Can define and discuss production and consumer theories.
LO07 Can know money and bank issue.
LO08 Is able to discuss production factors.
LO09 Is able to discuss agricultural markets.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Economics Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Fundamental terms (Necessity, goods and services, utility, value) Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Production Factors Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Market Types ( Market concept, perfect competition market, other market types) Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Demand Issue in Economy Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Supply Issue in Economy Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Pricing ( Elasticity, pricing, periodical price fluctations in Agriculture) Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Externality Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Production Theory Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Distribution Theory Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 National Income and Employment Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Money and Banking Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Foreign Trade, Economic Growth, Development Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 General Review Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams All lecture notes and resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams All lecture notes and resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 11.06.2024 11:53