Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction To Economics SOG1211 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer BOSNALI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer BOSNALI (Güz)
Goals -To introduce students to the science of economics, to teach the basic concepts related to economics
Course Content - The definition of economics in this course, scope and relationship with other disciplines, the main economic problems of the society, the main economic issues and economic systems are processing issues
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 -
1 Ability to make rational calculations, economic behavior
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts, scarcity and choice, rational behavior, opportunity cost and monetary cost Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
1. Week --The definition of economics, the relationship between the scope and other sciences Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week -
2. Week Production possibilities frontier, marginal cost- marginal benefit, Subsititution and incentive, basic problem of economicson Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week Consumer behavior and utility, total and marginal utility, consumer benefit maximization, Individual demand curve Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week main economic problems Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week -İntroduction to price teory Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Value paradox, Time series graph, Pie chart, Slope, Calculating the slope of a line Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Demand, Law of demand, Demand table and curve, shifts in demand Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week - Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week - Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week market demand curve, supply, variables determining supply, shifts in the supply curve Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Market supply curve, Market equilibrium, Changes in market equilibrium Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week - Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week -
8. Week Elasticity, Price elasticity of demand, Importance of elasticity, Price elasticity of supply Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week Midterm exam Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week -
10. Week -
10. Week Production, Production function, Short run production, Law of diminishing returns Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Long-term production, cost, opportunity cost, short-term costs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week -
12. Week -
12. Week Optimum capacity, Long-term costs, Economy of scale Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Characteristics of perfect competition market, short and long run equilibrium in perfect competition, perfect competition and efficiency Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week -
14. Week -
14. Week -
14. Week Imperfect competition market, features of monopoly market, Features of oligopoly market, Features of monopolistic competition market, Short and long term equilibrium in monopoly, Imperfect competition markets and efficiency Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
15. 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
6 Having basic economics knowledge in world, Turkey and business, to be able to interpret, analyze, criticize and synthesize both economic and professional issues.
7 Having the knowledge and skills about the insurance transactions made in insurance companies, to work in accordance with quality management and processes.
13 To have the knowledge and skills to support accounting and tax transactions and practices in the workplace where they work.
15 To be able to establish and operate a workplace on its own behalf, to evaluate and supervise the performances of the employees, to have knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY6 5 5
PY7 2 2
PY13 2 2
PY15 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İntroducing to economics
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  • İntroduction to economics
  • İntroduction to economics University Of Anadolu
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 10 20
Quiz 1 1 8.5 8.5
Final 2 10 20
Classroom Activities 2 14 28
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0