COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
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. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Students will have knowledge of fundemantals of mathemetaics and phsics | |
2) | Students will have konowledge of relevant software and hardware requirements in the office environment | |
3) | Having the ability to define and explain the fundemental concepts, principles and essentilas of software and having the ability to develop software. | |
4) | Having the ability to use tools, machines and having the ability to recognize and diagnose problems in the related computer fields. | |
5) | Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. | |
6) | Having the ability to setup,diagnose and maintanance of databases | |
7) | Having the ability to design graphical animations for desktop applications and internet programming. | |
8) | Having the ability to develop and control internet projects | |
9) | Having the ability to develop group projects, team work, software and hardware projects | |
10) | Having the ability to set up,diagnose operating systems and network systems |