Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | ISL101 | ||||
| Course Name: | Introduction to Economics | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. FATMA ŞENSOY | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Doç. Dr. Fatma Şensoy | ||||
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to understand economic life, the economic processes surrounding individuals and society, to give an overview. |
| Course Content: | In this course, the introduction of economic activity, the sides of economic event, their behavior, the maximization of benefits and profits, the formation and calculation of national income, money and functions, etc, current issues of economic growth and economy will be seen. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to examine problems with scientific methods and to provide effective solution suggestions. 2) Ability to communicate his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. 3) To be able to offer solutions to the problems of the country with what they have learned in the field of economic policy. 4) To be able to work as an individual who can follow the agenda in the public sector and private sector and continuously develop himself 5) To be able to see job opportunities in the economy and to apply them correctly. 6) To be able to grow up as a democratic individual who respects human rights and to act by considering the general well-being of society in its approach to economic problems. 7) Ability to put theoretical knowledge into practice and share it with other people. 8) Use Turkish as an effective scientific language. 9) Gaining the habit of following the economic agenda and being able to interpret this agenda. 10) Ability to work and research interdisciplinary |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Basic subjects and concepts of economics | Eğilmez, M.(2017).Mikro Ekonomi. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul; Parasız, İ.(2005) İktisadın A B C’si. Ezgi Kitabevi. Bursa |
| 2) | Basis of economic analysis, geometry and functional relations | Eğilmez, 2017. |
| 2) | Basis of economic analysis, geometry and functional relations | Eğilmez, 2017. |
| 3) | Supply, demand, market balance, the concept of alternative and marginal cost | Eğilmez, 2017 |
| 4) | Consumption, utility, indifferent curves, budget line, consumer balance and law of demand | Eğilmez, 2017 |
| 5) | Production and production factors, maximazing profit, production and cost function | Eğilmez, 2017; Parasız, 2005 |
| 6) | Firm balance in the short and long run, costs, market balance | Eğilmez, 2017 |
| 7) | Different markets, different balances | Eğilmez, 2017; Parasız, 2005 |
| 8) | Basics of macro analysis and the development process of economy | Eğilmez, M.(2016) Makro-Ekonomi Türkiye’den Örneklerle. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul |
| 9) | A brief overview of the Turkish economy | Eğilmez, 2016 |
| 10) | Macroeconomic balance and GDP calculation methods | Eğilmez, 2016 |
| 11) | Monetary-economic approach | Eğilmez, 2016 |
| 12) | Economic growth, expectations and income distribution | Eğilmez, 2016; Parasız, 2005. |
| 13) | Economic policy and practice | Eğilmez, 2016 |
| 14) | Monetary policy and the functions of the central bank | Parasız, 2005 |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Eğilmez, Mahfi. Makro Ekonomi Türkiye’den Örneklerle. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul, 2015; Eğilmez, Mahfi. Mikro Ekonomi Güncel Örneklerle. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul, 2015; Alkin, Emre. İktisada Giriş İktisattan Çıkış. Destek Yayınları. İstanbul, 2019; Parasız İlker. İktisadın A B C ‘si. Ezgi Kitabevi. Bursa, 2005. |
| References: | Eğilmez, Mahfi. Makro Ekonomi Türkiye’den Örneklerle. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul, 2015; Eğilmez, Mahfi. Mikro Ekonomi Güncel Örneklerle. Remzi Kitabevi. İstanbul, 2015; Alkin, Emre. İktisada Giriş İktisattan Çıkış. Destek Yayınları. İstanbul, 2019; Parasız İlker. İktisadın A B C ‘si. Ezgi Kitabevi. Bursa, 2005. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Kanaat Notu | 14 | % 0 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 | ||||
| Total Workload | 106 | ||||||