Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03610104 | Economy | 2025 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | In addition to qualitative information, quantitative information is also evaluated in the course. Reading and interpreting graphs form the foundation of the course. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites other than course registration criteria. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Müşerref ARIK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Müşerref ARIK | TSMYO-210 | [email protected] | 7865 | Thursday 11.00 |
Course Content
This course examines the basic concepts of economics, supply-and-demand analysis, and market equilibrium.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to teach students in the international trade program the fundamental concepts of economics and to develop their ability to analyze economic phenomena. The course covers the mechanisms of supply and demand, market equilibrium, price formation, consumer and producer surplus, price controls, and elasticity; the goal is to develop students'ability to read and interpret economic graphs and data tables.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Overview and Introduction to Economics |
| 2 | Basic Economic Concepts and the Problem of Scarcity |
| 3 | Economic actors and market behavior |
| 4 | Theory of Demand and the Law of Demand |
| 5 | Graphical representation of the demand curve and demand analysis |
| 6 | Theory of Supply and the Law of Supply |
| 7 | Graphical representation of the supply curve and supply analysis |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Market equilibrium and the price formation mechanism |
| 10 | Analysis of Consumer and Producer Surplus |
| 11 | Price controls: minimum and maximum price regulations |
| 12 | The Consequences of the Black Market and Market Interventions |
| 13 | The concept of supply and demand elasticity |
| 14 | General assessment and economic analysis applications |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | DİNLER Z. (2011). Introduction to Economics. Ekin Publishing House. |
| Gülden Ülgen Introduction to Economics | |
| ERTEK T. (2005). Basic Economics. Beta Press Publication. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| 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 | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 168 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
