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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI376
Course Name: Fundamentals of International Trade
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ONAN ŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s): Onan ŞAHİN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will be able to recognize the basic components of foreign trade, identify the problems that arise in these elements and choose solutions that suit their needs. At the end of the course, they will be able to apply this knowledge by developing the knowledge that a foreign trade employee should have and the ability to use it.
Course Content: Foreign trade processes. State supports in foreign trade, exporters' associations, customs. finance and transportation methods, and payment/delivery methods in foreign trade.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) International Economic Organizations Lecture notes
2) The Theory of Comparative Advantage and the Return of Foreign Trade Lecture notes
3) Modern Trade Theories Lecture notes
4) Imperfect Competition and Foreign Trade Lecture notes
5) Imperfect Competition and Foreign Trade Lecture notes
6) Tariffs and Quotas Lecture notes
7) Foreign Trade Policy Lecture notes
8) Midterm exam
9) International Trade - Labor and Environmental Standards ​ Lecture notes
10) Balance of Payments Lecture notes
11) Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Systems Lecture notes
12) Open Economy Lecture notes
13) Protectionism and Liberalization in Foreign Trade Lecture notes
14) Development and Structure of Foreign Trade in Turkey Lecture notes
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Adım Adım Dış Ticaret
References: Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1) Have information about food components and additives and use this information in production.
2) Has knowledge about food legislation and professional ethics.
3) Evaluates the knowledge learned in food laboratories at production and quality control points.
4) Can determine the risk factors in food production stages.
5) Can provide hygiene, sanitation conditions in food sector.
6) Have knowledge about occupational safety in food industry.
7) Uses the necessary equipment for food safety and quality control in food laboratories.
8) Uses the necessary equipment for food safety and quality control in food laboratories.
9) Gain the ability to interpret the results by making physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of foods.
10) Use current techniques in the field of food technology.
11) Identifies problems, generates and presents solutions.
12) Has an awareness of the legal consequences of technological applications and professional ethics.
13) Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
14) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software and at least at the level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have information about food components and additives and use this information in production.
2) Has knowledge about food legislation and professional ethics.
3) Evaluates the knowledge learned in food laboratories at production and quality control points.
4) Can determine the risk factors in food production stages.
5) Can provide hygiene, sanitation conditions in food sector.
6) Have knowledge about occupational safety in food industry.
7) Uses the necessary equipment for food safety and quality control in food laboratories.
8) Uses the necessary equipment for food safety and quality control in food laboratories.
9) Gain the ability to interpret the results by making physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of foods.
10) Use current techniques in the field of food technology.
11) Identifies problems, generates and presents solutions.
12) Has an awareness of the legal consequences of technological applications and professional ethics.
13) Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
14) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software and at least at the level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 40
Final Pratik 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
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 14 3 42
Midterms 1 41 41
Final 1 42 42
Total Workload 125