AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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
ECO3577 Health Economics Fall 3 0 3 6
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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge about the fields related to health economics. Further, analysing and solving the problems encountered in the health sector from an economic point of view the other aim of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Know the basic concepts and subjects of health economics,
2. Gain the ability to research the health economics literature in detail within the framework of the course content,
3. Apply the basic tools and techniques of microeconomics to the health market,
4. Learn the basic factors affecting the supply and demand of health services,
5. Evaluate the economic dimension of health policies and reforms.

Course Content

After learning basic concepts of health economics, the structure of health economics and its supply and demand will be introduced. At the same time, financing of health services, health-related policies and the role of the state will be discussed throughout the semester.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts and Micro Economic Tools Chapter 1, Health Economics
2) Basic Concepts and Micro Economic Tools Chapter 1, Health Economics
3) Health Economics and Statistical Methods Chapter 2, Health Economics
4) Health Economics and Statistical Methods Chapter 2, Health Economics
5) Production Function of Health Chapter 2 & 3, Health Economics
6) Demand and Price in Health Services Chapter 4, Health Economics
7) Midterm
8) Demand and Income in Health Services Chapter 4, Health Economics
9) Applications of Demand in Health Services Chapter 5, Health Economics
10) Supply and Price in Healthcare: Cost of Production Process and Efficiency Chapter 6 & 7, Health Economics
11) Supply and Price in Healthcare: Technology, Quality and Accesibility Chapter 8 & 9, Health Economics
12) Healthcare Financing Chapter 10, Health Economics
13) Health Economics and Health Policies Chapter 11, Health Economics
14) The Role of the State and the Market in Health Sector Chapter 12, Health Economics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Health Economics, Charles E. Phelps, Addison Wesley; 5th edition (2012). Pearson Press
References: Health Economics, Second Edition by Frank A. Sloan and Chee-Ruey Hsieh. The MIT Press, 2016.
The Handbook of Health Economics, Anthony J. Culyer and Joseph P. Newhouse, eds., Elsevier Science, 2000.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 146

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) Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace.
2) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English.
3) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. 4
4) Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. 4
5) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. 4
6) Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. 3
7) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. 3
8) Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. 3
9) Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. 4