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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: UNI153
Course Name: Financial Literacy
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:
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: Öğr. Gör. ÖZLEM NUR BESLER
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. ÖZLEM NUR BESLER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to teach the basic concepts related to finance and economics, and the concepts that they will need to show the right attitude and behavior in financial issues that can be encountered, including individuals and businesses, and to make the right decisions.
Course Content: Financial literacy concept, basic concepts of finance and economy, interest calculations, financial system, money and capital markets, financial instruments, cash budget, break-even analysis, alternative financial resources, investment decisions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The concept, definition and scope of financial literacy
2) To be able to recognize the basic concepts of finance and economics
3) Purposes and functions of financial management in businesses
4) Recognition, reading and interpretation of financial statements.
5) To know the financial system, financial markets, financial intermediaries and financial instruments.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Concept of Financial Literacy, Scope
2) Concepts Related to Finance and Economics
3) Business Finance and Financial Management
4) Accounting System, Output of Accounting System, Financial Statements
5) Reading and Interpreting Financial Statements
6) Time Value of Money, Present and Future Value Concepts and Interest Calculations
7) Midterm
8) Financial System and Financial Intermediary Institutions
9) Financial Markets: Money, Capital and Derivative Markets
10) Financial Instruments (Securities)
11) Financing Sources and Financing Decisions
12) Investment Decisions and Methods Used in These Decisions
13) Financial Planning
14) Budgets and Breakeven Analysis
15) FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Lecturer's notes
References: Başak Turan İÇKE, Finansal Okur Yazarlık, Beta Basım Yayın, 2017.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
total % 100