COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Microeconomics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MEKO 101
Fall
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of micro and market economics nd to improve their ability to analyze various economic approaches.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain the basic features of economy,
  • will be able to analyze consumer behavior,
  • will be able to analyze the behaviors of producers,
  • will be able to explain the changes in the market equilibrium,
  • will be able to distinguish the differences in market structure.
Course Description The student will be able to express the basic concepts of economics, apply economic analysis methods and analyze the features of economic systems.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Course Description, Introduction, Course Content and the meaning of the economy. Chapter 1: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
2 Overview of the Market Economy Chapter 1-2: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
3 Price Mechanism: Demand, Supply and Price Chapter 1: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
4 Elasticities, Government Controls on Prices Chapter 3: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
5 Consumer Behavior Theory Chapter 3: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
6 Production and Costs Chapter 4: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
7 Production and Costs Chapter 5: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
8 Equilibriums - MID TERM Chapter 5: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
9 Perfect Competition and Invisible Hand Chapter 6: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
10 Monopolistic Markets Chapter 7: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
11 Monopolistic Competition - Oligopoly Market Chapter 7: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
12 Factor Markets and Income Distribution Chapter 7: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
13 Factor Markets and Income Distribution Chapter 8: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
14 Government Intervention and Taxation Chapter 8: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
15 Government Intervention and Taxation Chapter 8: Güncel Örneklerle Mikro Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.
16 FINAL
Course Notes/Textbooks

Coursebook: Güncel Örneklerle Mikroekonomi – Dr.Mahfi Eğilmez, 2017, ISBN: 9751416902.

Additional Resource: Örneklerle Kolay Ekonomi – Dr.Mahfi Eğilmez, 2018, ISBN: 978-9751416117.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Presentations and Notes of Instructor

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
14
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
16
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
105

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to know the marketing process and its environment by having the theoretical knowledge in marketing.

2

To be able to carry out marketing activities within the framework of the relevant legislation provisions by recognizing the documents related to marketing.

3

To be able to use the modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for marketing-related applications.

4

To be aware of the sales organizations, sales management and sales techniques and manage the sales process and solve the possible problems that may arise.

5

To be able to analyse the customer behaviour and use this information at the local and global scenarios.

6

To be able to determine and effectively use the marketing related applications for modern techniques, tools and information technologies.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

8

To be able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and apply them in the work environment.

9

To have a wide acquaintance with the math skills and statistical knowledge required for the vocational area.

10

To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using English at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2.

11

To be able to act as an example to the society by the needs of social life and with its attitudes and attitudes.

12

To have the ability of occupational information synthesizing, analysing, interpreting, questioning, criticism, and to understand the professional legal regulations to adopt a lifelong learning approach accordingly.

13

To be able to direct his/her education to a further level of education.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest