Bioinformatics and Genetics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI245 | ||||
Course Name: | Economics of Technology & Innovation | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ |
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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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics. | ||||||||||
2) Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches. | ||||||||||
3) Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion. | ||||||||||
4) Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork. | ||||||||||
5) Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively. | ||||||||||
6) Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life. | ||||||||||
7) Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution. | ||||||||||
8) Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. | ||||||||||
9) Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | ||||||||||
10) Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics. | 3 |
2) | Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches. | 3 |
3) | Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion. | 3 |
4) | Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork. | 3 |
5) | Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively. | 3 |
6) | Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life. | 3 |
7) | Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution. | 3 |
8) | Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. | 3 |
9) | Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | 3 |
10) | Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included. | 3 |
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 |
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 |