Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2BUS 104Introduction to Economics II3+0+03527.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The main purpose of the course is to introduce main concepts and analysis tools to students. National income accounting, economic growth, aggregate demand and its components,
macroeconomic problems such as unemployment and inflation as well as economic policies for these problems will be studied.
Course Content Studying the fundamental economic terminology, aggregate demand and supply analysis, economic problems and policies.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 2 % 60
Attendance 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 2 12 24
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,03333333333333 151

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learns the basic concepts of macroeconomics.
2 Interprets economic indicators such as inflation, economic growth, national income accounting, and unemployment.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Macroeconomics Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
2 Measuring National Output and National Income Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
3 Growth, Productivity, Unemployment and Inflation Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
4 Aggregate Expenditure and Output Determination Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
5 Government and Fiscal Policy Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
6 The Money Supply Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
7 Money Market, and Monetary Policy Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
8 Midterm Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
9 Money, the Interest Rate, and Output Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
10 Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply, and Inflation Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
11 The Labor Market, Unemployment, and Inflation Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
12 Supply Side Economics Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
13 Balance of Payments Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
14 Macroeconomic Issues and Policy Mankiw, N. Gregory (2011). Principles of Macroeconomics, Cengage Learning, 6th edition.
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 3
C1 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 3
C2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant