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  Course Description
Course Name : Development and Growth Economics

Course Code : PF 410

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MELEK AKDOĞAN GEDİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the difference between Economic Development and Economic Growth
Have knowledge about Growth Models; Harrod Domar and Solow Models
Knowledge about endogenous growth model
Evaluates Dual Development Models and immigration
Evaluates resource allocation
Have knowledge about financing of development
Have Knowledge about Globalization and Global Organizations

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : EC 205 Microeconomics

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : In terms of historical evaluation of economics, countries develeoped many economic models to gain economic growh. During historical process each model is substantive in terms of its own age.By changing economic conditions these models critisized. In the frame work lesson, analzying the general economic development and growth, basic assumptions of the models,reviews abot models

Course Contents : Differences between the term of growth and development. Development stages of economies. Basic assumptions and functioning of Harrod Domar models and Solow Swan Models , endogenous growth models, development economies and sectoral relations, country samples

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : class will be determined by administration


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 term of economic development and growth Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
2 brief History of economic growth models Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
3 Solow Swan model Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
4 Extension of Solow Swan Model Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
5 Endogenous growth models Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
6 Neo Classical Growth Models Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
7 Mid term exam
8 determinants of economic growth and technology Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
9 dual development models Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
10 dual development models and migration Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
11 Factors of development Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
12 Resource allocation Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
13 Development financing Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
14 IMF, LDCs and Financing Policy Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
15 Golabalization and LDC´s Related chapter on text book and recommended article Lecture and Discussion
16/17 Final Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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Required Course Material(s)  
 
 


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
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 uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using 2
2 understands and explains the role of the public and private sector in the economy, the market economy and the function of the public sector 4
3 uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills 1
4 Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation 3
5 understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. 4
6 Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly 4
7 Questions the traditional approach and methods of application,and he to develops and implements new ways of working if he considers it is necesaary 4
8 Individually and / or in a team, take responsibility, leadership, and effectively works 1
9 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly renews itself keeps track of the latest developments. 3
10 4
11 UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. 5
12 Use different resources in accordance with the academic rules, synthesize the information gathered, and present them effectively in an area which has not been studied 4
13 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context 1
14 Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection 2
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 20 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6