CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BVS2016	Financial Investment Tools	Fall Spring	1	2	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor CEM KARTAL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	To be able to define financial markets and financial tools,to understand main differences among different money and capital markets instruments,
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to let the students understand financial instruments and the evaluation methods used by SPK.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. to be able to define financial markets and financial tools,
2. to understand main differences among different money and capital markets instruments,
3. to follow the monetary and capital markets and relation legistlations,
4. to be able to describe financial institutions and the their activities,
5. to understand the developments in financial markets and their effects,
6. to gain the ability of effective use of money and capital market instruments,
7. to understand the main concepts of Interest and can the calculation of risk returns.
8. to act by ethical and gained professional values.

Course Content

Financial Markets, Equities Operations, Bond Transactions, Exchange Markets, Forward Operations, Option Market Operations, Applications, Futures markets, Swap Transactions, Other Types of Securities, Gold and foreign exchange markets, Interactions of Investment Instruments.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Financial Markets	Students are given the course materials a week before.
2)	Equities Operations	Students are given the course materials a week before.
3)	Bond Transactions	Students are given the course materials a week before.
4)	Exchange Markets	Students are given the course materials a week before.
5)	Forward Operations	Students are given the course materials a week before.
6)	Option Market Operations	Students are given the course materials a week before.
7)	Applications
8)	Futures markets	Students are given the course materials a week before.
9)	Swap Transactions	Students are given the course materials a week before.
10)	Other Types of Securities-1	Students are given the course materials a week before.
11)	Other Types of Securities-2	Students are given the course materials a week before.
12)	Other Types of Securities-3	Students are given the course materials a week before.
13)	Gold and foreign exchange markets	Students are given the course materials a week before.
14)	Interactions of Investment Instruments	Students are given the course materials a week before.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	KORKMAZ, T., CEYLAN, Ali, Sermaye Piyasası ve Menkul Değer Analizi, Ekin Kitabevi, Bursa. CEYLAN, Ali(2004), İşletmelerde Finansal Yönetim, Ekin Kitap Evi, Bursa.
References:	Aksoy,Ahmet , Tanrıöven,Cihan, Sermaye Piyasası Yatırım Araçları ve Analizi,Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	10	30
Homework Assignments	12	50
Midterms	1	2
Final	4	8
Total Workload		118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.