INE3003 Engineering EconomyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
INE3003 Engineering Economy Spring 3 0 3 5
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF HAKTANIR AKTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ADNAN ÇORUM
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ETHEM ÇANAKOĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI
Recommended Optional Program Components: N.A.
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to supplement
engineering student’s technical training with the
knowledge and capability to perform financial
analysis especially in the area of capital
investment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Explain the role of engineering economy and the concepts of time value of money
II. Define financial factors regarding time and interest effect on money
III. Define nominal and effective interest rates and inflation rate
IV. Perform present worth and annual worth analysis to evaluate projects and investments
V. Define the Rate of return and perform rate of return analysis to evaluate projects and investment

Course Content

Foundations of engineering economy
Factors: How time and interest affect money
Combining factors
Nominal and effective interest rates
Present worth analysis
Annual worth analysis
Rate of return analysis
Inflation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Foundations of engineering economy
3) Factors: How time and interest affect money
4) Factors: How time and interest affect money
5) Combining factors
6) Nominal and effective interest rates
7) Nominal and effective interest rates
8) Present worth analysis
9) Present worth analysis
11) Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives
12) Breakeven and payback analysis
13) Effects of Inflation
14) Effects of Inflation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Chan S Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Global Edition, 6th edition, Pearson.
2. Blank & Tarquin (2012) Engineering Economy, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Inc.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 14 % 15
Quizzes 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 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 2 28
Application 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Quizzes 3 1 3
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 119

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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.