Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | ECONOMICS (MA-WITH THESIS) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SERAP ÇOBAN (seraps@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Objective of this course is to analyze theories and models used in microeconomics, to prepare students for participating at discussions in intermediate microeconomic issues. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Microeconomic issues facing students who successfully complete this course can respond correctly to questions |
PO-1 have information about basic economic topics and indicators. PO-2 have basic information about treatment rules between individuals, markets and countries. PO-3 have information about the reasons and results of transition that take place in economics. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | May have an advanced knowledge of microeconomics |
PO-1 have information about basic economic topics and indicators. PO-2 have basic information about treatment rules between individuals, markets and countries. PO-3 have information about the reasons and results of transition that take place in economics. PO-4 have theoretical and empirical information to analyze how to authorities, consumers and firms effect each other’s and how to make decision. PO-5 have upper explanation ability on the effects of economy policies on individuals and firms under the principles which are dominating economy. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | May can find answers to problems encountered during the process of postgraduate studies in micro-economic |
PO-1 have information about basic economic topics and indicators. PO-2 have basic information about treatment rules between individuals, markets and countries. PO-3 have information about the reasons and results of transition that take place in economics. PO-4 have theoretical and empirical information to analyze how to authorities, consumers and firms effect each other’s and how to make decision. PO-15 can work, take initiative and lead within the teams which consisted different disciplines. PO-16 can report preparation that examine the economy in terms of sectoral and macroeconomic. PO-17 can know the importance of sustainable growth and development with environmental conscious. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Have knowledge about Turkish Economy. |
PO-1 have information about basic economic topics and indicators. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Microeconomics is divided into two parts: consumer behavior and the firm behavior. This semester, Microeconomics I will cover the basics of these underlined behaviors with their functions. Starting from the topics of individual demand and supply functions, this course will focus on consumer equilibrium and the firm equilibrium. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Economic problem | Theoretical |
| 2 | Economic analysis | Theoretical |
| 3 | Capitalism and the market economy | Theoretical |
| 4 | Supply and demand | Theoretical |
| 5 | Elasticity | Theoretical |
| 6 | Equilibrium in market economy | Theoretical |
| 7 | Cardinal utility theory | Theoretical |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Ordinal utility theory | Theoretical |
| 10 | Value paradox | Theoretical |
| 11 | Changes in consumer equilibrium | Theoretical |
| 12 | Production technology and costs | Theoretical |
| 13 | Short run production function | Theoretical |
| 14 | Long run production function | Theoretical |
| 15 | Elasticity of Substitution and production functions | Theoretical |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Unsal, M. Erdal, Mikro Iktisat, 8. Baski, Imaj Yayincilik, Ankara, 2010. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 6 | 7 | 42 |
| mid-term exam | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Own study for final exam | 6 | 7 | 42 |
| final exam | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 174 | ||