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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 Spring
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) Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3) Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4) Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5) Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6) Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7) Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8) Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9) Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10) Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12) Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13) Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14) Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.