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| Code | PSI104 |
| Name | Introduction to Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach students basic economic concepts, economic thinking, and the functioning of the market mechanism. By covering topics such as supply and demand, price formation, consumer and producer behavior, market types, and macroeconomic indicators, comprehensive information on the discipline of economics will be provided.
Course Content
Introduction to economics and basic concepts, overview of microeconomics and macroeconomics, scarcity and choice problems, supply and demand analysis, market equilibrium and price mechanism, consumer behavior and utility theory, producer theory and cost analysis, competitive markets and monopolies, market failures and government intervention, economic growth and development, unemployment and inflation, money and banking system, international trade and globalization, economic policies and current economic issues.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Dinler, Zeynel. İktisada Giriş. Ekin Yayınevi, 2021.
Notes
Yılmaz KILIÇASLAN ve Ethem ESEN (Editörler). (2019). İktisada Giriş. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 3919, AÖF Yayını No: 2714.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the main concepts and fundamental problems of economics. |
| LO02 | Explains the basic fields of study and methodology of economics. |
| LO03 | Explains the behavior of economic decision-making units. |
| LO04 | Evaluates economic growth and development |
| LO05 | Explains macroeconomic problems. |
| LO06 | Interprets the effects of macroeconomic problems on society. |
| LO07 | Compares the country's economies with macroeconomic indicators. |
| LO08 | Explain the functions and differences of economic policies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts and production-possibility curve | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Supply and Demand | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Factor That Affect Supply And Demand | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Elasticity | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Consumer Equilibrium Analysis | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Producer Equilibrium Analysis | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Market Equilibrium | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading Related Book Chapters/Reading Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Production Theory | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Cost analysis | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Perfect Competition Market | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Imperfect Competition Markets | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Imperfect Competition Markets II | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Factor Markets | Reading the Related Book Chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Evaluation and Discussion | Reading Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading Related Book Chapters/Reading Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading Related Book Chapters/Reading Lecture Notes | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||