Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
7	ECON413	CURRENT TOPICS IN MICROECONOMOCS	3+0+0	3	5	14.05.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	ECONOMICS
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	Introducing the most recent discussions in the field of microeconomics. Reviewing selected recent research in the area of microeconomics. Analyzing theories and empirical studies that are currently being used by researchers in the field. Showing examples of how microeconomic theories and models are applied by researchers.
Course Content	New research areas that have been developed in the last 5-10 years in the field of microeconomics are examined through original research papers and presentations. Aims include introducing current research in the field of microeconomics, forming bridges between the curriculum course contents and current research if possible, forming an understanding of the similarities and differences between classical and new research examples, and deepening economic understandings of students through discussions and examinations of new research.
Course Methods and Techniques	-
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Research Assist.Dr. SERAP BÜLBÜL serap.bulbul@agu.edu.tr
Assistants	Research Assist. Gülcan Doğanay gulcan.doganay@agu.edu.tr
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	-
Course Notes	-

Course Category

Mathematics and Basic Sciences	%20
Social Sciences	%80

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
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı	1	% 40
Final examination	1	% 60
Total	2	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Araştırma	12	3	36
İnceleme	12	3	36
Kişisel Çalışma	12	3	36
Yüz Yüze Ders	14	3	42
Final Sınavı	1	3	3
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 153

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explain the methods and practices used in microeconomics.
2	Discuss empirical evidence and microeconomic phenomena in a variety of areas.
3	Examine main principles and concepts of microeconomics.
4	Evaluate existing literature on microeconomics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Microeconomics
2	Economic Models and Tools
3	Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium
4	Consumer Theory I: Preferences and Utility
5	Consumer Theory II: Budget Constraint and Choice
6	Production Theory: Production and Costs
7	Lecture Free Week
8	Market Structures I: Perfect Competition
9	Market Structures II: Monopoly and Oligopoly
10	Market Failure and Government Intervention
11	Risk and Uncertainty
12	Income Distribution and Equity
13	Introduction to Game Theory
14	General Review

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

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