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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI245

Course Name:

Economics of Technology & Innovation

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide students with a general comprehension about the crucial impacts of technical and technological progresses on economic development.
Course Content:	Innovations and inventions in the waves of technical change, Schumpeter’s theories on technical and technological changes, contemporary theories of innovation in relation to firm behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Comprehend the crucial impacts of technical and technological progresses on economic development.
2) Have a comprehensive knowledge of Schumpeter's theories.
3) Learn the difference between inveentions and inovations.
4) Learn the modern theories on the economics of technology.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Schumpeter’s Theories
2)	Schumpeter’s Theories
3)	Theories of Entrepreneurship
4)	Theories of Entrepreneurship
5)	The Rise of Technology, Industrial Revolution
6)	The Age of Electricity, Innovations in Oil and Chemicals-Synthetic Materials
7)	Mass Production and Automobile
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Electronics and Computers
10)	Success and Failure in Industrial Innovation
11)	Innovation and Firm Strategies
12)	National Systems of Innovation
13)	Technology and Economic Growth
14)	International Trade Performance, Diffusion of Technology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Economics of Industrial Revolution, Chris Freeman and Luc Soete 3rd Ed. Cassel, London, 1997
References:	Yenilik İktisadı, Chris Freeman and Luc Soete, Trans. Ergün Türkcan, Tübitak, Ankara, 2003

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Possess the theoretical knowledge on biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics which will form the basis of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Explain biology at the molecular level
3) Establish the relation of molecular biology with other sciences, uses time effectively by combining relevant knowledge with another field.
4) Possess the knowledge and skills required in the field.
5) Act in accordance with scientific ethics rules.
6) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
7) Possess the knowledge and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to the field.
8) Gain a perspective to integrate the acquired knowledge in the field with the needs of health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment and industry.
9) Possess the biology knowledge at system level.
10) Possess the knowledge and skills to evaluate biology from an evolutionary point of view.
11) Possess the knowledge and skills of working individually, preparing projects, conducting written and oral presentations.
12) Use at least one foreign language at a minimum level of B1 in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
13) Possess to identify social problems and create solutions in interdisciplinary cooperation or becomes a part of the solution.
14) Respect to social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess the theoretical knowledge on biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics which will form the basis of molecular biology and genetics.
2)	Explain biology at the molecular level
3)	Establish the relation of molecular biology with other sciences, uses time effectively by combining relevant knowledge with another field.
4)	Possess the knowledge and skills required in the field.
5)	Act in accordance with scientific ethics rules.
6)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
7)	Possess the knowledge and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to the field.
8)	Gain a perspective to integrate the acquired knowledge in the field with the needs of health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment and industry.
9)	Possess the biology knowledge at system level.
10)	Possess the knowledge and skills to evaluate biology from an evolutionary point of view.
11)	Possess the knowledge and skills of working individually, preparing projects, conducting written and oral presentations.
12)	Use at least one foreign language at a minimum level of B1 in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
13)	Possess to identify social problems and create solutions in interdisciplinary cooperation or becomes a part of the solution.
14)	Respect to social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in scientific and professional activities.

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	14	1	3		56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	0	2		28
Midterms	1	15	1		16
Final	1	25	1		26
Total Workload					126