Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4İKT228Economy of City and Residence2+0+02318.08.2026
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 To understand and analyze the fundamental concepts, theories, and policy applications of urban and housing economics.
Course Content Fundamental principles of urban economics
Housing market and price formation
Land use and urban planning
Housing policies and government interventions
Urban transformation and sustainable urbanism
Economic impacts of urbanization
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing- Discussion- Q&A
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources O’Sullivan, A. (2012). Şehir Ekonomisi (Urban Economics). Ekin Yayınları
Course Notes 70% attendance is a must

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 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the functioning of urban and housing markets
2 Analyze the economic factors affecting housing prices
3 Evaluate the effects of urban planning and housing policies

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to urban economics: Key concepts and theories
2 Economic structure and growth dynamics of cities
3 Land use and spatial structure theories
4 Housing market and price formation mechanisms
5 Housing demand and supply: Microeconomic approaches
6 Housing finance and mortgage systems
7 Housing policies and government interventions
8 Midterm Exam
9 Urban transformation and sustainable urbanism
10 Transportation economics and spatial development of cities
11 Urbanization, environmental policies, and economic impacts
12 Speculation and crises in the housing market
13 Globalization and the future of urban economics
14 General review
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1
C1 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
C2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 2
C3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1

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