Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Economy ENM217 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery explanation, example
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Muzaffer ÇABUKOĞLU
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Muzaffer ÇABUKOĞLU (Güz)
Goals Introduction to economics: basic concepts such as consumption production, economic systems, market types, national income, inflation, unemployment and foreign exchange markets
Course Content Economic life, economic events and economic factors.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Theoretical: To analyze the basic concepts of the economy in general with their theories
2 Applied: Measuring and interpreting variables related to economic magnitudes (such as growth, inflation)
3 Conceptual: Understanding and interpreting the basic concepts and economic policies used in economic literature
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Concept of Economy; scarcity, choice, endless need, efficiency, opportunity cost, rational behavior pattern
2. Week History of modern economics, Economic theories Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist etc.
3. Week Fundamentals of macroeconomics, four actors and three main markets in the economy, GDP and its measurement, purchasing power parity
4. Week Economic policy and its tools, monetary-fiscal-foreign economic-income policy, stability and growth policy
5. Week Causes of inflation, its measurement, solutions, Concepts such as the current account deficit, the petrodollar, real return calculations, etc.
6. Week Unemployment and its types, aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic stagnation, crisis, stagflation.
7. Week Aggregate supply, change in aggregate supply, economic stagnation and solution in Keynesian theory, consumption function
8. Week Money and banking, definition and properties of money, monetary theory and monetary policy.
9. Week midterm
10. Week Monetary theory and policy, objectives and instruments of monetary policy
11. Week Monetary policy, expectations, reserve requirements, open market operations, specific objectives of monetary policy
12. Week Economic conjuncture and conjuncture indicators, reading the future in the economy
13. Week Current economic developments, inflation, employment, growth, manufacturing industry, etc., analysis skills in the current economy
14. Week Economic growth, economic development and improvement in the quality of human life
*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 To have theoretical and / or practical knowledge in the field of mathematics, science, social sciences, engineering and / or industrial engineering, and the ability to use this knowledge to model and solve engineering problems
2 Gaining the ability to work actively in projects and projects aimed at professional development in both individual and multidisciplinary groups and taking responsibility in situations that may arise in this process
3 Knowledge of at least one foreign language at a level that will enable communication with colleagues in the field and follow current developments; ability to write and understand written reports effectively, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
4 To be individuals who are sensitive to universal and social values, have knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and standards used in engineering practices.
5 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
7 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the identification, formulation, analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
8 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
9 Knowledge of the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment and safety, and contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions, the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to continuously renew oneself.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 1 1 1
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 0 0 0
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 0 0 0
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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  • Lecture Notes, 14 weeks PPT presentation (228 slides total)
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Muzaffer ÇABUKOĞLU Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Muzaffer ÇABUKOĞLU Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 18.5 18.5
Final 1 30 30
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0