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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ECO102
Course Name: Macroeconomics
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇİĞDEM ÇELİK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇİĞDEM ÇELİK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to endow students with the knowledge and understanding of main macroeconomic concepts at an elementary level. Throughout the semester, starting with the most important macroeconomic indicator - GDP per capita (the most widely used proxy of average standards of living) students will get familiar with various major concepts ranging from nominal/real economic variables, economic roles of technology to price indexes, inflation, unemployment, short-run economic fluctuations and counter-cyclical monetary and fiscal policies. Concept will be introduced first in both abstract and real-life contexts, then will be used in the context of basic mathematical models and finally will be used to explain real-life economic phenomena.
Course Content: Concepts of accounting and determination of national income; classical and Keynesian theories of output and employment; determination of national savings, investment and consumption; theories of economic growth and development; balance of payments, exchange rate systems, trade and financial flows; monetary and fiscal policy; inflation and anti-inflationary policies; examples from the Global and Turkish economy and macroeconomic indicators.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Formally analyze economic behavior at macroeconomic scale
2) Understand how various markets and macroeconomic variables are interconnected with each other
3) Ability to compare real examples of macroeconomic phenomena with benchmark theoretical economic models
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Wealth of Nations: Defining and Measuring Macroeconomic Aggregate NONE
2) The Wealth of Nations: Defining and Measuring Macroeconomic Aggregate READING
3) Aggregate Incomes READING
4) Aggregate Incomes READING
5) Employment and Unemployment RAEDING
6) Employment and Unemployment READING
7) Credit Markets READING
8) MIDTERM NONE
9) Credit Markets READING
10) The Monetary System READING
11) The Monetary System READING
12) Short-Run Fluctuations READING
13) Short-Run Fluctuations READING
14) Countercyclical Macroeconomic Policy READING
15) FINAL EXAM NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Economics with MyEconLab, Global Edition, 2/E Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, John List (Available at University bookstore on Santralistanbul campus).
References: Economics with MyEconLab, Global Edition, 2/E Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, John List .
Leading Journals Relevant for this Course:
- American Economic Review;
- Econometrica;
- Journal of Econometrics;
- Journal of Political Economy;
- Quarterly Journal of Economics;
- Annual Review of Economics;
- Research Policy;
-Review of Economic Studies;
- Journal of Economic Literature;
- Journal of Economic Perspectives.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Application 15 30
Study Hours Out of Class 15 75
Quizzes 1 12
Final 1 18
Total Workload 180