UNI366 Fundamentals of Project PlanningIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Electonics TechnologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI366
Course Name: Fundamentals of Project Planning
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. AYSELİN YILDIZ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. AYSELİN YILDIZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge about national and international grant programs in the field of education and research and to enable students to prepare projects for these grant programs.
Course Content: This course covers the basic principles, processes and methods of project design and planning, as well as the basics of project budgeting.

The entire content of the course was prepared within the scope of the project "EU Grants and Project Management", which was coordinated by the lecturer and awarded as the EU Jean Monnet Module (2014-2017).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify grant opportunities in the field of education and research.
2) Follow calls for grant proposals from the accurate sources.
3) Identify and design the basic stages of project planning processes.
4) Use the guidelines and annexes of the call for grants correctly when preparing a project.
5) Analyze problems, objectives, stakeholders and strategies.
6) Prepare the project activity planning.
7) Prepare a project budget in accordance with the project idea.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview: The logic of grant programmes
2) Grant opportunities, programmes for youth
3) Practice: Examining application forms, annexes and call for proposals
4) Key principles of project planning stages
5) Problem analysis and writing SMART project aim
6) Objective, strategy and stakeholder analysis
7) Midterm Exam
8) Determining the project teams and project topics
9) Teamwork: Preparing Problem Analysis Tree
10) Teamwork: Determing the project aim, strategy analysis and stakeholder analysis
11) Teamwork: Activity planning, preparing work packages
12) Teamwork: Work packages of preparation, implementation, dissemination
13) Activity planning: Work packages of monitoring and evaluation, sustainability
14) Preparing project budget
15) Submission of the final project as project teams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesinin hazırladığı ders notları
Ayselin Yıldız. (2016). “Activity Planning, Resource Planning and Budget” in Toker,H., İnceoğlu, Ç.,Yıldız, A.,Ozerim, G. Koçtaş, Ö., Project Culture, E-Book Yasar University https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295549279_Activity_Planning_Resource_Planning_and_Budget
Erasmus+Programı Rehberi (2021-2027)

Lecture notes, presentations
Ayselin Yıldız. (2016). “Activity Planning, Resource Planning and Budget” in Toker,H., İnceoğlu, Ç.,Yıldız, A.,Ozerim, G. Koçtaş, Ö., Project Culture, E-Book Yasar University https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295549279_Activity_Planning_Resource_Planning_and_Budget
Guide of Erasmus+ Program (2021-2027)
References: European Commission, (2004), Project Cycle Management Guidelines, Vol. 1, EuropeAid Cooperation Office, Brussels
T.C. Dış İşleri Bakanlığı AB Başkanlığı Çevrimiçi Eğitim Modülleri http://www.ab.gov.tr/online_egitim/

• European Commission, (2004), Project Cycle Management Guidelines, Vol. 1, EuropeAid Cooperation Office, Brussels
• T.C. Dış İşleri Bakanlığı AB Başkanlığı Çevrimiçi Eğitim Modülleri (Turkish) http://www.ab.gov.tr/online_egitim/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have sufficient knowledge and experience in applying mathematics and science in the field of Electronic Technology.
2) To have knowledge about occupational safety and its applications and to have the competence to carry out its applications.
3) To have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written Turkish.
4) Having basic knowledge of English language and the ability to use it in the professional field.
5) To be conscious of Ataturk's Principles and to have knowledge about the History of the Revolution.
6) Able to transfer relevant designs and applications in the field of electronics to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups they serve, and to work in teams.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To monitor the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew itself.
8) To be able to use computer-aided electronic design programs at a basic level for simulation and printed circuit creation.
9) To be able to make decisions in independent work, to take initiative and adapt in teamwork with people inside and outside the profession.
10) To use the software and hardware required by the profession, along with basic computer usage knowledge.
11) To effectively use the devices in electronics laboratories, collect data through measurement and diagnose faults.
12) To identify problems related to unforeseen situations in electronics-related studies and to produce solutions to the problems
13) To have knowledge and awareness of social responsibility, ethical values and social security rights on electronics-related issues.
14) To be able to produce solutions using basic knowledge about the design and control of control-based functions in electronic circuits and systems.
15) To objectively evaluate and supervise the performance of employees under his/her responsibility.
16) To know the concepts related to electronics, to recognize electronic circuit elements and to use them in related circuits.
17) To recognize the physical strength limits of electronic circuit components and to gain the ability to determine operating conditions accordingly.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have sufficient knowledge and experience in applying mathematics and science in the field of Electronic Technology. 1
2) To have knowledge about occupational safety and its applications and to have the competence to carry out its applications. 3
3) To have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written Turkish. 3
4) Having basic knowledge of English language and the ability to use it in the professional field. 3
5) To be conscious of Ataturk's Principles and to have knowledge about the History of the Revolution.
6) Able to transfer relevant designs and applications in the field of electronics to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups they serve, and to work in teams.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To monitor the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew itself. 3
8) To be able to use computer-aided electronic design programs at a basic level for simulation and printed circuit creation.
9) To be able to make decisions in independent work, to take initiative and adapt in teamwork with people inside and outside the profession.
10) To use the software and hardware required by the profession, along with basic computer usage knowledge. 3
11) To effectively use the devices in electronics laboratories, collect data through measurement and diagnose faults.
12) To identify problems related to unforeseen situations in electronics-related studies and to produce solutions to the problems
13) To have knowledge and awareness of social responsibility, ethical values and social security rights on electronics-related issues.
14) To be able to produce solutions using basic knowledge about the design and control of control-based functions in electronic circuits and systems.
15) To objectively evaluate and supervise the performance of employees under his/her responsibility. 3
16) To know the concepts related to electronics, to recognize electronic circuit elements and to use them in related circuits. 2
17) To recognize the physical strength limits of electronic circuit components and to gain the ability to determine operating conditions accordingly. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 28 0 0
Application 20 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 28 0 0
Project 50 0 0
Midterms 10 0 0
Total Workload 0