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MEDICINE
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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process