Regional and Urban Economics
Economic Theory
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional and Urban Economics | IGI109 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN
Prof. Dr. Selçuk KOÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining regional analysis and locational theories.
2) Identifying the reasons of regional and urban differentiation.
3) Evaluating regional development policies and practises.
4) Discussing the concepts of urban structure, and urbanization.
5) Expounding economic structure of Kocaeli comparatively.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on main reasons, consequences and effects of regional diversification, dynamics of spatial development, evaluation of Turkish experience.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) Theories of Regional Economics
3) Theories of Regional economics
4) Dynamic Factors of Regional Development and Urbanization
5) Types of Region and Urban
6) Types of Regional Disparity
7) Urbanization and Migration
8) Midterm Exam
9) Regional Disparities and Cities in the World
10) Historical Background of Regional disparity in Turkey and Cities
11) Aspects of Regional Disparity in Turkiye
12) Principles, Objectives and Means of Regional Development Policies
13) Regional Development Policies in the World and in Turkey
14) Urban Structure and Optimum City
15) Metropolitean Areas and Kocaeli
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Bölgesel İktisat
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required