ECON400 SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS

Course Code:3110400
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 6.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Economics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. DÜRDANE ŞİRİN SARAÇOĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The seminar is devoted to a detailed study of an individual research theme on an assigned theoretical or applied economic problem. Each student prepares a paper during the semester. The student is advised by an instructor in his/her research and is expected to write regular progress reports so that specific problems and aspects of his/her work can be discussed


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1The aim of our program is to equip our students with the necessary skills and tools to have a firm understanding of economic theory and policymaking. Our graduates will be able to conceptualize economic problems, assess, analyze, and propose scientific solutions to them.
2Our students are expected to have interdisciplinary perspective to be able to follow and understand daily economic and political developments.
3Our program also trains students to be open to new ideas, be sensitive about social problems surrounding them and work towards providing solutions for these to share with their community.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution