SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM1002 | Economics for Engineers | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. | |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | |
3) | To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. | |
4) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | |
5) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
6) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
7) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | |
8) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
9) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
10) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. | |
11) | To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |