Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT423Method in Economics2+0+02318.08.2026
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical foundations and application areas of methods used in economics. It seeks to provide students with knowledge about techniques for solving economic problems while enhancing their analytical thinking skills.
Course Content The concept of methodology in economics
• Positive and normative analysis
• Techniques for economic modeling
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Experimental and empirical methods
• Philosophy of economics and methodological debates
Course Methods and Techniques • Lectures
• Case studies
• Group discussions
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 İktisatta Yöntem
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

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 Understand the theoretical foundations of methods in economics
2 Distinguish between positive and normative analysis
3 Utilize techniques for economic modeling
4 Analyze outcomes based on economic data
5 Participate in debates on philosophy and methodology in economics

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Concept of Methodology in Economics
2 Positive and Normative Analysis
3 Economic Modeling: Concepts and Tools
4 Macroeconomic Modeling Techniques
5 Microeconomic Modeling Techniques
6 Data Collection and Analytical Techniques
7 Experimental Economics and Its Methods
8 Midterm
9 Empirical Methods and Applications
10 Philosophy of Economics and Methodological Debates
11 Methodological Debates: Critical Approaches
12 Current Methodological Debates and Innovations
13 Ethics and Social Responsibility in Economic Analysis
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 4 3 4 3 3 4 2
C1 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 2
C2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 2
C3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 2
C4 4 3 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1
C5 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 2

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