DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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
ECO1211	Introduction to Economics I	Spring	3	0	3	8

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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. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. NECİP ÇAKIR Prof. Dr. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Introduction to Economics-I is an introductory level course that covers topics such as relative scarcity, efficiency and welfare, cost of choices, and market structures. Its primary aim is to develop a basic understanding of economic principles and issues. It develops your economic literacy and teaches you how economics relates to the everyday life of individuals, businesses and society in general.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Use the basic concepts of economics to explain everyday life
2. Explain the behavior of buyers and sellers in the market using basic economic theories
3. Explain the role of government in influencing buyer and seller behavior in the market
4. Explain the role of profits in a market economy
5. Identify firm behaviors in different market structures.

Course Content

The teaching methods of the course are Lecture and Problem Solving.
Basic Elements: Introduction, economic way of thinking, basic tools for trade, the functioning of market economy, behaviour of demand and supply, effect of government on markets, economic surplus and market economy, cost of production and profits, competitive markets and monopoly, imperfect markets

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Orientation
2)	Ten Principles of Economics & Thinking Like an Economist	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch.1, 2 MRU: 1. Introduction
3)	The Market Forces of Supply and Demand	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch. 4 MRU: 2. Supply, Demand and Equilibrium
4)	Elasticity and Its Application	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch. 5 MRU: 3. Elasticity and Its Application
5)	Supply, Demand & Government Policies	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch. 6 MRU: 4. Taxes and Subsidies AND 6. Price Ceilings and Price Floors
6)	Review
7)	Consumers, Producers & the Efficiency of the Markets	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch. 7 MRU 2: Supply, Demand and Equilibrium (Subsections Consumer Surplus and Producer Surplus)
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	The Costs of Production	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch.13 MRU 9: Costs and Profit Maximization under Competition
10)	Firms in Competitive Markets	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch.14 MRU 10: Competition and Invisible Hand
11)	Monopoly	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch. 15 MRU 11: Monopoly
12)	Monopolistic Competition	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch.16
13)	Oligopoly & Game Theory	MANKIW & TAYLOR 2nd ed., Ch.17
14)	Final Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Economics, Gregory MANKIW & Mark P. TAYLOR, Cengage Publishing. (2nd, 3rd or 4th eds.)
References:	Marginal Revolution University: https://mru.org/courses/principles-economics-microeconomics/introduction-microeconomics • The Undercover Economist, Tim HARFORD • Freakonomics, Steven D. LEVITT & Stephen J. DUBNER • Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science, Charles WHEELAN

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	14	11	154
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			196

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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.