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CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
ENM1002 Economics for Engineers Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖMER ERZURUMLU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖMER ERZURUMLU
Course Objectives: To present theory and policy clearly, to give an enjoyable introduction to the economist’s world and equip students with the tools to understand and criticize the economic policies.

CONTENT: Essentials of microeconomics and macroeconomics: the economic problem; demand, supply, and price determination; theory of consumer behaviour; theory of the firm; market structures; national income and its determination; problems of economic growth, unemployment, and inflation; macroeconomic policy tools.

TARGETS: To make students familiar with the main technical terms of the economic life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Gain knowledge on the fundamentals of economics.
2. Understand the dynamics behind market, supply and demand etc.
3. Understand the structure and fundamentals of different types of market structures.
4. Gain knowledge on the macroeconomic concepts
5. Gain capability to read understand and interpret non academic press.
6. To learn where economic data could be collected from.

Course Content

Essentials of microeconomics and macroeconomics: the economic problem; demand, supply, and price determination; theory of consumer behaviour; theory of the firm; market structures; national income and its determination; problems of economic growth, unemployment, and inflation; macroeconomic policy tools.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Scope of Method of Economics Introduction to Macroeconomics Measuring National Output and National Income the main textbook of the course
2) Unemployment, Inflation, and Long Run Growth Aggregate Expenditure and Equilibrium Output the main textbook of the course
3) The Money Supply and The Central Bank System the main textbook of the course
4) Money Demand and The Equilibrium Interest Rate the main textbook of the course
5) 1st MidTerm
6) International Trade, Comparative Advantage and Protectionism the main textbook of the course
7) Open Economy Macroeconomics: The Balance of Payments and The Exchange Rates the main textbook of the course
8) The Economic Problem: Scarcity and Choice Demand Supply and Market Equilibrium Demand and Supply Applications the main textbook of the course
9) Demand and Supply Applications Elasticity the main textbook of the course
10) 2nd Mid Term
11) Household Behavior and Consumer Choice Production Process: The Behavior of Profit-Maximizing Firms the main textbook of the course
12) Short Run Costs and Output Decisions Long Run Cost and Output Decisions the main textbook of the course
13) Input Demand: The Capital Market and Investment Decision the main textbook of the course
14) Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly the main textbook of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: MAIN TEXT : Case, Fair; Oster; Principles of Economics 11th ed. Pearson

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: Ekonomik Göstergeler ve İstatistikler Rehberi, Seçkin Yayıncılık AŞ, Beşinci Baskı, 2012.


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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Homework Assignments 8 % 25
Midterms 2 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Homework Assignments 14 4 56
Quizzes 4 1 4
Midterms 2 24 48
Final 1 24 24
Total Workload 198

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.