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PERFORMING ARTS
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
Fall
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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3