Economics (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ECO202
Course Name: Microeconomics 2
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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: Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): İmran Emre Karagözlü
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Teaching the main principles and the key concepts that constitute the basis of economic policies.
Course Content: Profit maximization, Competitive/Monopolistic/Oligopolistic Markets, General Equilibrium, Welfare, Game Theory, Competitive Strategy, Markets Under Asymmetric Information.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn basic information about economics and social life.
2) Understand economic models as a foundation for economic modeling techniques and make future projection.
3) Develop their inquiry and review skills.
4) Use quantitative techniques such as mathematics, statistics and econometrics on the basis of economic theory.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Profit Maximization and Competition
2) Profit Maximization and Competition
3) Analysis of Perfect Competition
4) Analysis of Monopoly
5) Price Discrimination
6) Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
7) General Equilibrium and Welfare
8) MIDTERM
9) General Equilibrium and Welfare
10) General Equilibrium and Welfare
11) Asymmetric Information
12) Externalities and Public Goods
13) PUBLIC HOLIDAY (RAMADAN FEAST)
14) Market Structure and Strategy (Game Theory)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Principles of Microeconomics - N. Gregory Mankiw

References: Microeconomics - Robert S. Pindyck

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics. 1 3 1 3
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy. 3 3 3 3
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems. 3 3 3 3
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs. 3 3 3 3
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy. 1 1 1 1
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy. 2 2 2 2
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. 2 2 2 2
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 2 2 2 2
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship. 2 2 2 2
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law. 2 2 2 2
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them. 3 3 3 3
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 3 3 3 3
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License . 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics. 3
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy. 3
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems. 3
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs. 3
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy. 1
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy. 2
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. 2
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 2
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship. 2
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law. 2
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them. 3
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 3
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License . 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 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 Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 3 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 2 28
Quizzes 2 10 0.5 21
Midterms 1 20 1 21
Final 1 30 1 31
Total Workload 157