Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500303100MACRO ECONOMICSCompulsory234
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
With the knowledge to be gained about the basic concepts and subjects of macroeconomics, it is to analyze economic problems from a global perspective and to seek solutions.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr.Gör.Dr Melahat BATU AĞIRKAYA
Learning Outcomes
1She has an advanced level of basic conceptual knowledge about the field, taking into account its reflections in practice. (
2Can grasp the basic concepts in Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences and have a command of the relations between concepts
3He/she can follow innovations in theoretical and practical issues related to his/her field and determine and direct their needs in these areas.
4Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values in the collection and interpretation of data related to the field and in the process of announcing the results.
5To have legal and social knowledge for the economy
6To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to the field of economy; can bring ideas and solutions to problems.
7Ekonomik konularda düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek uzman olan ve olmayan kişilerle paylaşabilme.
8To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in economic applications.
9Ability to interpret information in economics and communicate with colleagues.
10She has the competence to evaluate and apply the data obtained during the education process in business life
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
1.Introduction, introduction of the course 2.What is economics, what are its basic concepts? 3.National Accounting Concepts 4.Major Macroeconomic Schools 5.Consumption Investment 6.Economic Growth and Development 7.Types of employment 8.Unemployment and Types of Unemployment 9.Inflation and Its Types 10.Major ideologies: liberalism, socialism, conservatism 11.Philips Curve 12.Money Market, Central Bank 13.Monetary Policy and Tools 14.IS-LM Curve and Fiscal Policy
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction, introduction of the courseNoneNone
2What is economics, what are its basic concepts?NoneNone
3National Accounting ConceptsNoneNone
4Major Macroeconomic SchoolsNoneNone
5Consumption InvestmentNoneNone
6Economic Growth and DevelopmentNoneNone
7Types of EmploymentNoneNone
8Unemployment and Types of UnemploymentNoneNone
9Inflation and Its TypesNoneNone
10Major ideologies: liberalism, socialism, conservatismNoneNone
11Philips CurveNoneNone
12Money Market, Central BankNoneNone
13Monetary Policy and ToolsNoneNone
14IS-LM Curve and Fiscal PolicyNoneNone
Recommended or Required Reading
1) Macroeconomics, Dr. Mahfi Eğilmez, Remzi Publishing, 9th Edition, 2021 1) Macro Economics, Kemal Yıldırım Seçkin Publishing 13th Edition 2021
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination14242
Final Examination16969
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)111
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