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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:

Fall

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) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.
2)	Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3)	Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.
4)	Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.
5)	Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.
6)	Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.
7)	Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8)	Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.
9)	Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.
10)	Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.
11)	Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12)	Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.
13)	Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.
14)	Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.
15)	Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.

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