BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
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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 |
| ECO1212 | Introduction to Economics II | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 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: | |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. AYSE ERTUĞRUL BAYKAN Prof. Dr. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Introduction to Economics-II is an introduction to the fundamentals of macroeconomics. Emphasis will be given to study of the aggregate economy with booms and recessions, the economy’s total production of goods and services, economic growth and unemployment, money supply and interest rates, fiscal and monetary policies and foreign exchange markets. The focus of the course is to look at long-run economic growth first and then at short-run business cycle fluctuations. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify the basic concepts of macroeconomics 2. Calculate Gross Domestic Product using the expenditures and income approach 3. Calculate the rate of inflation 4. Calculate the rate of unemployment 5. Explain the role of money and interest rates for the economic growth 6. Describe basic concepts of open-economy macroeconomics 7.Use the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model 8.Describe the influence of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand 9.Identify the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment |
Course Content
| The teaching methods of the course are Lecture and Problem Solving. National Income Accounts, Cost Of Living and Inflation, Output, Economic Growth and Well Being, Financial Markets and the way They Function, Employment, Unemployment and Economic Performance, Monetary Economics and Policy, Macroeconomics for Open Economies, Open Economy in the short and medium runs, Monetary anf Fiscal Policies, Phillips Curve and Inflation |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Opening Lecture Overview of the course Why study Introduction to Economics II | Mankiw&Taylor Ch20 (4th ed.) |
| 2) | Measuring a nation’s well-being - National Income | Mankiw&Taylor Ch20 (4th ed.) |
| 3) | Measuring a nation’s well-being Cost of Living | Mankiw&Taylor Ch20 (4th ed.) |
| 4) | Production and Growth | Mankiw&Taylor Ch21 (4th ed.) |
| 5) | Unemployment | Mankiw&Taylor Ch22 (4th ed.) |
| 6) | Saving, Investment, and The Financial System | Mankiw&Taylor Ch23 (4th ed.) |
| 7) | The Monetary System | Mankiw&Taylor Ch24 (4th ed.) |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Project submission | Deadline of the project TBA |
| 10) | Money Growth and Inflation | Mankiw&Taylor Ch24 (4th ed.) |
| 11) | Open-economy Macroeconomics | Mankiw&Taylor Ch25 (4th ed.) |
| 12) | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply | Mankiw&Taylor Ch28 (4th ed.) |
| 13) | The influence of monetary and policy on aggregate demand | Mankiw&Taylor Ch33 (4th ed.) |
| 14) | Review Applications & Case Studies | The case studies a applications in Mankiw&Taylor (4th ed.) |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Economics, Gregory MANKIW & Mark P. TAYLOR, Cengage Publishing, 3rd, 4th or 5th edition (pay attention to chapter numbers in different editions, they are different). |
| References: | The following open-access e-books are recommended as supplementary textbooks: • Principles of Economics, Steven A. GREENLAW & Timothy TAYLOR, OpenStax • The Economy, The CORE Project The following books are strongly recommended to read during the semester: • The Undercover Economist Strikes Back, Tim HARFORD For videos: https://mru.org/principles-economics-macroeconomics-0 The following platform is strongly recommended to follow: • econlowdown.org Econlowdown is a free economic education portal developed by the central bank of the San Francisco, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. It provides online modules, articles, videos and podcasts. To register to econlowdown, go to https://www.econlowdown.org. |
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) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 5 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 4 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 5 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 2 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 2 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 1 |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | 2 |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 2 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 3 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 3 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 1 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 2 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 2 |