Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1VFT105Introduction To Economics3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Foreign Trade (English)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course This course aims to teach the basic concepts of micro and macro economics at the beginner level.
Course Content To provide basic information about economic problems and the nature of the economy.
Course Methods and Techniques Giving the lecture on face to face environment
Teaching via presentations
Short exams and pop quizs
Set homeworks to students for research and ask for them to make their presentations
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Yücel Kamar https://abis.gedik.edu.tr/yucel-kamar yucel.kamar@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Mankiw, N. Gregory, Mark P. Taylor, Economics, Cengage Learning, 2019
Flynn, Sean Masaki, Economics for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, 2018
Ertek, Tümay, Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin İktisada Giriş, Beta Yayınları, 2014
Aren, Sadun, 100 soruda Ekonomi ElKitabı, İmge Kitabevi, 2009
Aren, Sadun, Ekonomi Dersleri, 4.Bs., İmge Kitabevi, 2014
Flynn, Sean Masaki (2018), Economics for Dummies (John Wiley&Sons);
Mankiw, N. Gregory, Mark P. Taylor (2019), Economics, (Cengage Learning)
Ertek, Tümay, Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin İktisada Giriş, Beta Yayınları, 2014
Aren, Sadun, 100 soruda Ekonomi ElKitabı, İmge Kitabevi, 2009
Aren, Sadun, Ekonomi Dersleri, 4.Bs., İmge Kitabevi, 2014
Flynn, Sean Masaki (2018), Economics for Dummies (John Wiley&Sons); Mankiw, N. Gregory, Mark P. Taylor (2019), Economics, (Cengage Learning) Ertek, Tümay, Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin İktisada Giriş, Beta Yayınları, 2014 Aren, Sadun, 100 soruda Ekonomi ElKitabı, İmge Kitabevi, 2009 Aren, Sadun, Ekonomi Dersleri, 4.Bs., İmge Kitabevi, 2014

Course Category
Social Sciences %70
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Quizzes 1 % 4
Assignment 1 % 4
Attendance 1 % 2
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 80 80
Assignments 1 6 6
Mid-terms 1 5 5
Final examination 1 9 9
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 142

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analysing real economic circumstances using concepts and theories of economics
2 Analysing country's economy through macroeconomic indicators
3 Explaining different types of markets with examples
4 Analyzing the relationships among economic variables
5 Analysing effects of foreign trade on a country's economy


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Foundations and Basic Concepts of Economy Read on Related Part Mankiw, 2019: Part 1
2 Demand, Supply and Price Read on Related Part
3 Elasticities Read on Related Part
4 Markets Read on Related Part
5 Money, Monetary and Financial Markets Read on Related Part
6 Monetary Policy Read on Related Part
7 Preparation for the mid-term exam Read on Related Part
8 Midterm Exam
9 Financial Policy Read on Related Part
10 Macroeconomic Indicators Read on Related Part
11 Price Stability and Financial Indicators Read on Related Part
12 Foreign Trade Theories, Balance of Payments, Exchange Markets Read on Related Part
13 Foreign Trade Policies in Economy Read on Related Part
14 Economic Growth and Economic Development Read on Related Part
15 Final Exam Read on Related Part


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 3 3 3 5
C1 3 5 3 5 5 3 5 5 4 4 3 5
C2 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 5
C3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4
C4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5
C5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 3 3 4

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