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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
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

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