COURSE UNIT TITLE

: URBAN ECONOMICS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ECO 4214 URBAN ECONOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Economics (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EVRIM TURGUTLU

Offered to

Economics (English)

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to
1. Provide the learner an understanding of development of cities and urbanization,
2. Make the learner become familiar with urban theories, urbanization, industrialization and the associated problems,
3. Give the learner an insight about basic dynamics of urbanization in Türkiye.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   List basic principles of urban economics
2   Make the learner become familiar with urban theories, urbanization, industrialization and the associated problems
3   Give the learner an insight about basic dynamics of urbanization in Türkiye
4   Gather and interpret data on urban areas

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

ECO 2001 - MICROECONOMICS I

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to urban economics
2 Location Decisions, Agglomeration Economies and the Origins of Cities Economic Functions of Cities
3 Introduction to urban location patterns
4 Monocentric city model
5 Land use in modern cities
6 Land use controls and zoning
7 Housing
8 Urban Social Problems
9 Urban Growth
10 Group Presentations
11 Group Presentations
12 Group Presentations
13 Group Presentations
14 Group Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

1. McCann, P. (2001) Urban and regional Economics, Oxford University Press.
2. Sullivan, A. (2007) Urban Economics, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill.
3. McDonald, J.F. and McMillen,D.P. (2007) Urban Economics and Real Estate, Blackwell Publ.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Readings
3. Case studies

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 PRS Presentation
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + TP * 0.40 + PRS * 0.20


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1.The midterm exam will be based on essay and problem type questions comprising the theoretical discusisons made during the lectures.
2. Group Project will be assessed on the process of writing a term paper related to a problem in urban economics. Students may study in groups of maximum 2-3.
Each group is expected to:
1. Prepare a research question and a proposal on the related topic.
2. Prepare a detailed literature review.
3. Collect data, carry out empirical analyses and present the results using tables and graphs.
4. Clearly state the policy implications based on the conclusions of the study.
5. Demonstrate adequate time management and teamwork skills.

3. Presentations will be assessed on preparing presentations in a logical, interesting and effective sequence, using fluent English and maintaining eyecontact with the audience.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Participation in class and group work is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 12 1 12
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Design Project 1 20 20
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 108

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.145
LO.22545
LO.324445
LO.423453353