COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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
BA4005	Global Economics	Spring	3	0	3	4

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. ÜMİT EROL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to understand macro economic imbalances at the global level, discuss their consequences on the global economy and main national economies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will acquire a solid understanding of following concepts:
1) Understand macro economic imbalances at the global level, discuss their consequences on the global economy and main national economies (USA, China…)
2) Analyze the emergence of the debt crises in UE and discuss proposed solutions
3) Understand the theoretical premises of a monetary union and discuss these premises within the context of EMU
4) Understand the climate debate, analyzing contradictory positions among nations and evaluate the argumentations from a economic rationality
5) Analyze long run dynamics of energy supply and demand and discuss their economic and political consequences

Course Content

Macroeconomic Imbalances in the World Economy(High Savings versus Low Savings)
Deficiencies of the International Monetary System
Debt Crisis in the European Union
Sustainability of European Monetary Union and its Future
Inflation and Its Consequences
Energy Prices in the Long Run and its Consequences on World Economy and Politics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Era of World Wars and Closing in: First half of the 20th Century
3)	Industrial Revolution and Free Trade: 19th Century
4)	Late Industrializations and the Emergence of the New Word Economy
5)	An unbalanced world trade growth and Macroeconomic Imbalances
6)	An unbalanced world trade growth and Macroeconomic Imbalances
7)	Need of a Stable International Monetary System
8)	Midterm
9)	Construction of Europe: Hopes and Disappointments
10)	Pressures on Resources, particularly on fossil energy
11)	Growing population and food scarcity
12)	Growing population and food scarcity
13)	Aging Populations and Populations in Transition
14)	Aging Populations and Populations in Transition

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Economics and the Global Environment; Charles S. Pearson / Cambridge University Press.
References:	Various handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Homework Assignments	12	37
Midterms	1	7
Final	1	10
Total Workload		138

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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	2
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	3
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.	3
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.	2
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.