Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK5423 | International Economics | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Faruk ÜNSAÇAR |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Foreign Trade: Foreign trade theories, multilateral and regional trade agreements, structure of foreign trade, impact of foreign trade on income distribution, protectionism, economic and political effects of barriers on foreign trade; International Finance: Balance of payments, foreign exchange market, exchange rate policies, international capital movements, financial crises
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the basic concepts and theoretical framework of foreign trade and international finance system. The first part of the course consists of two parts: foreign trade theories and policies; The second part is dedicated to the analysis of the international financial system, which is the basis for understanding the global economy.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction - International Economic Organizations |
| 2 | Theory of Comparative Advantages and Foreign Trade |
| 3 | Modern Trade Theories |
| 4 | Missing Competition and Foreign Trade |
| 5 | Again |
| 6 | Tariffs and Quotas |
| 7 | Foreign Trade Policy |
| 8 | International Trade - Labor and Environment Standards |
| 9 | Balance of Payments |
| 10 | Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Systems |
| 11 | Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Systems |
| 12 | Open Economy - Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis |
| 13 | Open Economy - Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis |
| 14 | An overview |
| 15 | final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | MAIN TEXT Gerber J. (2011). International Economics, 5th edition, Pearson / Addison-Wesley. Krugman P.R. and M. Obstfeld (2003). International Economics, 6th edition, Pearson / Addison-Wesley. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||