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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Region And City Planning |
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| Course Code |
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EC 457 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Analyze evolution of concept and definition of region
Understand regional planning, regional development policies
Analyze historical development of production sectors
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the study of urban and regional economics. This is achieved through an exploration of the urban system, urban patterns, urban economy and the structure of cities found in the Turkey. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course will cover current issues in new urban and regional economics. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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faculty class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to Urban and Regional Economics |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture |
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2 |
Regions, urbanization, and the urban and regional system |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture |
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3 |
Regions, urbanization, and the urban and regional system |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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4 |
Regional objectives and policies |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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5 |
Regional objectives and policies |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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6 |
Historical view of urban and regional economics |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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7 |
Historical view of urban and regional economics |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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8 |
Mid-term |
prepare to exam |
written exam |
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9 |
Neoclassic regional growth and theories on residential areas |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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10 |
Alternative regional growth and location theories |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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11 |
Learning, Information and Cities-Some theories |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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12 |
Urban problems, programs and planning in Turkey |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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13 |
Urban problems, programs and planning in Turkey |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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14 |
Urban Poverty |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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15 |
Review |
The student will read the textbook |
Lecture, Problem Session |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
prepare to exam |
written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 ILDIRAR, M (2004)-Bölgesel Kalkınma ve Gelişme Stratejileri, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, ISBN : 9755916997
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy |
2 |
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Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. |
1 |
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3 |
Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. |
1 |
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4 |
Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy |
3 |
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5 |
Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. |
3 |
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6 |
Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. |
3 |
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7 |
Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. |
5 |
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8 |
Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. |
3 |
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9 |
Apply the methods of economic analysis. |
4 |
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10 |
Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems |
4 |
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11 |
Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. |
5 |
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12 |
Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. |
5 |
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13 |
Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. |
5 |
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14 |
Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
2 |
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15 |
Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. |
3 |
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16 |
Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. |
3 |
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17 |
Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 101 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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