Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Economics SSG113 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Expression
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Cahit AYDEMİR
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Cahit AYDEMİR (Güz)
Goals Explaining basic concepts of economics to students.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Will be able to explain basic economic concepts and problems.
1 Will be able to explain basic economic concepts and problems.
2 Will be able to develop the ability to work with graphics in economics.
2 Will be able to develop the ability to work with graphics in economics.
3 Will be able to define the structure and characteristics of markets in the economy.
3 Will be able to define the structure and characteristics of markets in the economy.
4 Explain the relationship between economic variables.
4 Explain the relationship between economic variables.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is economy? Economics, Departments of Economics, Method of Economics, Economic Problem.
1. Week What is economy? Economics, Departments of Economics, Method of Economics, Economic Problem.
2. Week Scarcity, Preference and Benefit, Alternative cost, Alternative economic systems
2. Week Scarcity, Preference and Benefit, Alternative cost, Alternative economic systems
3. Week Demand, Supply and Price, Demand curve, Supply curve, Price determination by supply and demand
3. Week Demand, Supply and Price, Demand curve, Supply curve, Price determination by supply and demand
4. Week Flexibility, Price elasticity of demand, Other demand elasticities, Supply flexibility, Determinants of supply and demand elasticity
4. Week Flexibility, Price elasticity of demand, Other demand elasticities, Supply flexibility, Determinants of supply and demand elasticity
5. Week Supply and demand applications, Government price controls, Rent controls, Determinants of export and import, Agricultural equilibrium in supply and demand theory, Producer and consumer surplus
5. Week Supply and demand applications, Government price controls, Rent controls, Determinants of export and import, Agricultural equilibrium in supply and demand theory, Producer and consumer surplus
6. Week Production and costs, Short-term production, long-term production, short, long and long-term costs, Cost curves
6. Week Production and costs, Short-term production, long-term production, short, long and long-term costs, Cost curves
7. Week Markets and pricing, Competitive markets, Fully competitive theory, Short and long term balance
7. Week Markets and pricing, Competitive markets, Fully competitive theory, Short and long term balance
8. Week Midterm
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Monopoly, monopol model and short-run equilibrium
9. Week Monopoly, monopol model and short-run equilibrium
10. Week Multi-price monopoly model, Price differentiation
10. Week Multi-price monopoly model, Price differentiation
11. Week Missing competition, Monopolistic competition model, features of oligopoly
11. Week Missing competition, Monopolistic competition model, features of oligopoly
12. Week Factor markets, Labor market, Labor supply, Labor demand, Labor market balance, Soil, Capital and Enterprise
12. Week Factor markets, Labor market, Labor supply, Labor demand, Labor market balance, Soil, Capital and Enterprise
13. Week Knowledge economy, Research economy, Public goods, Externalities
13. Week Knowledge economy, Research economy, Public goods, Externalities
14. Week Final Exam
14. Week Final Exam
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to have professional ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İktisada Giriş, Zeynel Dinler, Ekin Kitabevi, 2015
  • İktisada Giriş, Zeynel Dinler, Ekin Kitabevi, 2015
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Cahit AYDEMİR N.Ö. Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. Cahit AYDEMİR N.Ö. Devam 10.00
Prof. Dr. Cahit AYDEMİR N.Ö. Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 14 14
Research 3 3 9
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 8 1 8
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 3 4 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0