Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3İKT201Microeconomics I3+0+03518.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The objective of the course is to teach prospective economists the applications of derivatives and integrals in economics, multivariable functions and optimization applications, matrix solutions of equations, inverse of a matrix, differential equations, etc.
Course Content The course covers applications of topics such as derivatives, integrals, matrices, differential equations, and optimization in economics.
Course Methods and Techniques Each class begins with the instructor introducing the topic of the day. The course is taught interactively. Various methods such as lectures, question-and-answer, case studies, and discussions of research findings are used. Therefore, students are expected to read the topic before class to be well-prepared.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof. Filiz Gölpek
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Hatırlı, Selim Âdem. Microeconomics.
Yalta, Talha. Microeconomics
Course Notes 1. Attendance is mandatory at a minimum rate of 70%.
2. Students must bring a textbook, notebook, and pen to the class.

Course Category
Field %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 1 % 30
Assignment 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Assignments 2 30 60
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To learn the basic concepts in microeconomics.
2 To learn consumer behavior.
3 To learn producer behavior.
4 To learn production and cost theory.
5 To learn market equilibrium and changes in equilibrium.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Demand Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos. Hatırlı, Selim Âdem. Microeconomics.
2 Demand Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos. Yalta, Talha. Microeconomics
3 Supply Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
4 Supply Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
5 Market Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
6 Market Theory Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
7 Price Interventions and Government Policies Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
8 Midterm Exam Week Exam Preparation
9 Consumer Equilibrium Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
10 Utility Approaches and Their Characteristics Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
11 Budget Line Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
12 Consumer Equilibrium and Changes Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
13 Market Entry Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
14 Perfect Competition Market Read the assigned materials and watch related videos.
15 Final Exam Final Exam
16 Final Exam Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1
C1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1
C2 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 1 4 1
C3 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 1 4 1
C4 5 4 4 3 4 4 4 5 3 1 4 1
C5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 1 3 1

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