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  Course Description
Course Name : Public Finance 1

Course Code : HK 219

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : defines basic terminology about public finance
Has knowledge about fiscal and economic subjects
Learns the role of private and public sector, market economy and public economics structures, its process and basic theories about public economics
Defines and evaluates the concept of public expenditures and public revenues , its historical developments, types and classifications
Explains and appraises tax system and its problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aim of this course is to explain why we need public sector, the difference between public and private sectors functions, basic concepts and theories about public finance, to teach public expenditures, public ıncomes and taxation

Course Contents : Definition of public finance and basic approaches,Role of Governments and Public Sector Functions,Differrences between public economics and private economics,Features of Market Economics and Public Economics, Market failure, Public Goods,Externalities, Limits of Public Sector, Decision Making and Voting rules,Public Expenditures, Features and Theories about its increase,Reasons of public expenditures increase,Classification of public expenditures, the effects of public expenditures and public expenditures inTurkey,Definition of Public Incomes,History of Taxation, Features of Taxation and their Aims,Taxation Techniques, Basic Concepts about taxations,Basic problems about taxation

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom determined by faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of public finance and basic approaches Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
2 Role of Governments and Public Sector Functions Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
3 Differences between public economics and private economics Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
4 Features of Market Economics and Public Economics, Market failure, Public Goods,Externalities Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
5 Public Expenditures, Features and Theories about its increase Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
6 Classification of public expenditures, its effects and Turkey Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
7 Reasons of public expenditures increase Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
9 Definition and classification of Public Incomes Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
10 History of Taxation, Features of Taxation and their Aims Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
11 Basic Concepts about taxations Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
12 Basic Concepts about taxations Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
13 Classification of taxes Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
14 Principles of taxation, the concepts about taxation techniques Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
15 the concepts about taxation techniques Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
16/17 Final Exam Related books chapters and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Nihat EDİZDOĞAN ,Özhan ÇETİNKAYA, Erhan GÜMÜŞ , Kamu Maliyesi, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa
 AKDOĞAN, Abdurrahman , Kamu Maliyesi, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara
 PEHLİVAN, Osman , Kamu Maliyesi, Derya Kitabevi, Trabzon
Required Course Material(s)  ERDEM, Metin,ŞENYÜZ Doğan ve TATLIOĞLU İsmail, Kamu Maliyesi, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 25
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 0
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 5
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 0
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 3
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 2
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 1
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 0
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 2
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 0
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 3
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 3
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 4
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 3
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 2
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2