Mechanical Engineering (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI192 | ||||
Course Name: | Introduction to Business Functions | ||||
Semester: |
Fall Spring |
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF ÇİÇEKLİ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Elif Cicekli | ||||
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Course Objectives: | This course aims to: 1. Introduce students to basic business concepts and practices. 2. Acquaint students with the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business. 3. Familiarize students with the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses. 4. Provide students an understanding of the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing. 5. Enable students to carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team. |
Course Content: | This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business and show how businesses operate in a changing business environment. The course informs students about business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business, and provides them with a foundation in the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to; 1. Describe basic business concepts and practices. 2) Explain the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business. 3) Outline the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses. 4) Analyze the issues in management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing. 5) Carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the topics of the course | |
2) | Introduction to Business Concepts | |
3) | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | |
4) | Entrepreneurship, New Ventures and Business Ownership | |
5) | The Global Context of Business | |
6) | Managing the Business | |
7) | Organizing the Business | |
8) | Organizing the Business | |
9) | Employee Motivation | |
10) | Leadership and Decision Making | |
11) | Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior | |
12) | Overview of the course subjects and final exam topics | |
13) | Project Presentations | |
14) | Project Presentations | |
15) | Final Exam Period | |
16) | Final Exam Period |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ebert, R. J., & Griffin, R. W. (2019). Business Essentials (12th Global ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. |
References: | Bovee, C. L., & Thill, J. V. (2017). Business in Action (8th ed.). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited. |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||||
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |||||||||||
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
3) Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |||||||||||
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |||||||||||
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |||||||||||
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||||||||
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |||||||||||
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |||||||||||
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||||||||
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Project | 10 | 25 |
Midterms | 6 | 20 |
Final | 9 | 26 |
Total Workload | 113 |