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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: UNI281
Course Name: Economic Literacy
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Araştırma Görevlisi Doktor BURAK BUYUN
Course Lecturer(s): Doç. Dr. CANER ÖZDURAK
Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN
Araştırma Görevlisi Doktor BURAK BUYUN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is providing students to understand the basic terminology and concepts of economics. Students will learn to think critically about economic events, the mechanisms behind real-world observations.
Course Content: This course starts fundamentals of economics and continues current debates on economics such as concepts of creative economy and circular economy

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gains knowledge of basic economic concepts.
2) Learns that the economy is closely related to everything in life.
3) Can follow and interpret current economic issues.
4) Follows different approaches related to Turkish and World economy.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to economics
2) Fundamentals of Economics-1
3) Fundamentals of Economics-2
4) Fundamentals of Economics-3
5) Quiz-1 Supply and Demand
6) Supply and demand-2
7) Midterm
8) Consumer Behavior and Behavioral Economics
9) Unemployment
10) Inflation
11) Quiz-2 Economic Growth and Development
12) Creative Economy
13) Circular Economy
14) Problem solving and discussion session
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecturer's notes
References: Lecturer's notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Quizzes 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 2 1 10 1 24
Homework Assignments 2 1 5 2 16
Quizzes 1 10 15 1 26
Midterms 1 10 15 1 26
Final 1 10 15 2 27
Total Workload 119