Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ECON304 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The Development Economics course aims to teach students the theoretical and practical dimensions of economic development and to provide them with the ability to analyze the basic dynamics and problems in the development process. This course aims to examine the basic concepts of development economics, development theories and policies, and structural and economic problems encountered in the development process. It also aims to enable students to critically evaluate development strategies and policies in developing countries and to develop innovative solutions for the development process. The course aims to familiarize students with global development issues and develop their skills in economic analysis and policy recommendations in line with the principles of sustainable development.
This course examines the evolution of development economics, the definition and objectives of economic development, and its relationship with growth. It deals with the causes of underdevelopment and theories of development. Analyzes the structural and economic problems in the development processes of developing countries. Gains the ability to develop economic analysis and policy recommendations in line with the principles of sustainable development.
| Prof. Necmiye CÖMERTLER |
| 1. | Students will be able to comprehend the basic concepts and theories of development economics and the historical development of these theories in a holistic manner. |
| 2. | Students will be able to critically analyze the economic structures of developing countries, the development problems faced by these countries, and strategies for solving these problems. |
| 3. | Students will be able to analyze the effects of foreign trade, international capital movements, and globalization processes on development and how these dynamics work in local economies. |
| 4. | Using the basic principles of development economics, students will be able to develop creative and sustainable solutions to both global and local development problems. |
| 5. | Students will be able to develop innovative financing models for sustainable development by evaluating the sources of financing of development projects, the economic and social impacts of these projects. |
| 1. | Taban, S. ve Kar, M. (2008). Kalkınma Ekonomisi, Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi. |
| 2. | Kaynak, M. (2011). Kalkınma İktisadı. Ankara: Gazi Kitapevi. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 122 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |