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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI243

Course Name:

History of Economics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM GÜRSOY

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge about the historical development of economic processes and institutions, changes in production, distribution and consumption patterns and the unique development of factors of production in the world in general and Western European context in particular.

Course Content:

The course starts with the introductions of several concepts and definitions in economics and economic history. Then, the economic understandings of ancient civilizations, medieval world and pre-capitalist world will be studied. Afterwards, the emergence of modern economy at the dawn of industrial revolution will be analyzed. Together with industrial revolution, modern economy with many new institutions will be introduced and modern world economy with modern civilizations will be studied until 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have a general comprehension about the history of the world economy.
2) Learn the differences between leader and follower economies of the world economic history.
3) Comprehend the reasons for failures and successes of leading and follower nations in the history.
4) Learn the effects of government policies on markets and economic actors.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Economic Development and Growth
2)	Emergence of Civilization, Economies of Ancient Times
3)	Agrarian ad Rural Society, Crisis of the Medieval Economy
4)	The World of Islam, Ottoman State
5)	Overseas Expansions, Commercial Organizations, Price Revolution
6)	Mercantilism
7)	Industrial Revolution, Modern Industries, Pre-Capitalist Period
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Technological Developments, New Institutions
10)	Great Britain, USA, Belgium, France, Germany
11)	Switzerland, Scandinavia, Russia, Japan, European Continent
12)	Agriculture, Finance, State
13)	Population, Technology and Institutions
14)	Inter-War Period between WW I and WW II, Post-War Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	A Concise Economic History of the World, Oxford Univ. Press, 2nd to 5th edition. by Rondo Cameron and Larry Neal
References:	Instructor’s notes on Feudalism and Capitalism

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18) Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18)	Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
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
Midterms	1	15	1		16
Final	1	25	1		26
Total Workload					126