Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
General Economy GMS108 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Zeynep MESCİ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Zeynep MESCİ (Bahar)
Goals This course aims to provide general information about the subject and basic concepts of economics, economic systems, production relations and forms, price formation and units of evaluation regarding various market forms, the development of world economies, periods of global economic crisis, and a relevant perspective on the Turkish economy.
Course Content By the end of this course, students will be able to: • Define the fundamental concepts of economics • List the basic problems of economics • Describe economic systems and various forms of markets • Summarize periods of economic crisis • Explain the development of the Turkish economy in different periods.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 By the end of this course, students will be able to define the fundamental concepts of economics.
2 Able to list the fundamental problems of the economy
3 Able to describe economic systems and various forms of markets
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Subject Matter and Fundamental Concepts of Economics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Discussion, Observation
2. Week The Law of Famine and the Science of Economics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Fundamental Problems of the Economy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week What are Economic Systems, and How are Economic Systems Classified? Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Production and Costs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week The Concept of the Market and Various Market Forms Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion
7. Week The Concept of Price, Types of Prices, Factors that Determine Price in the Market Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice, Question and Answer
8. Week Basic Concepts Related to National Income Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Classification of Economic Crises and Various Economic Crises Research, Interview, Fieldwork, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
10. Week Employment-Unemployment Preparation, After Class Study, Fieldwork, Practice, Lecture, Discussion, Drama
11. Week International organizations that shape the economy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Monetary events Inflation, Deflation and Devaluation Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week Economic Growth and Development Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
14. Week Turkish Economy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*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 Knows and applies the concepts, principles and theories in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
2 Knows and applies national-international occupational health, work and food safety regulations related to their field
3 Knows and applies business and management functions, menu planning and food and beverage cost control.
4 Gains aesthetic, artistic knowledge and skills related to his field; have the ability of "sensory analysis" and "quality control" for foodstuffs.
5 Knows and applies cover design, food and beverage preparation, presentation and service techniques.
6 Knows classical / modern kitchen applications and cooking methods.
7 Gains knowledge about the properties and nutritional values ​​of foods. In this way; gains the ability to successfully run all of the product living houses from the selection of the raw material to its processing, presentation and consumption.
7 Gains knowledge about the properties and nutritional values ​​of foods. In this way; gains the ability to successfully run all of the product living houses from the selection of the raw material to its processing, presentation and consumption.
8 Recognizes Turkish and world cuisines, knows their differences and similarities, knows how to reach all local and international recipes
9 Produces solutions with an innovative perspective to meet changing consumer expectations
10 Can use information and communication technologies at the level required by gastronomy.
11 Knows and applies management theories and practices that can effectively manage a food and beverage business.
12 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​related to the field of gastronomy.
14 Demonstrates reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in the English language.
15 Demonstrates basic reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in a foreign language/languages ​​other than English.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 5 5 5
PY12 4 4 4
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Berber, M. ve Bocutoğlu E. (2013). Genel Ekonomi: Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım
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
Homework 14 1 14
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 2 3 6
Other Activities 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 1 4 4
Homework 14 1 14
Final 1 5 5
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 130
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0