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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
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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

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Program Outcomes
1) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2) - To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
3) - To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently. - To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
4) - To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, - To be able to determine their learning needs and to be able to direct their learning. -To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) - Alanı ile ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirebilme; düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarabilme. - Alanı ile ilgili konularda düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek uzman olan ve olmayan kişilerle paylaşabilme. -Toplumsal sorumluluk bilinci ile yaşadığı sosyal çevre için proje ve etkinlikler düzenleyebilme ve bunları uygulayabilme. - Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B1 Genel Düzeyi'nde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izleyebilme ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurabilme. - Alanının gerektirdiği en az Avrupa Bilgisayar Kullanma Lisansı İleri Düzeyinde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanabilme.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field. 3
2) - To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence. 3
3) - To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently. - To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. 3
4) - To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, - To be able to determine their learning needs and to be able to direct their learning. -To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. 3
5) - Alanı ile ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirebilme; düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarabilme. - Alanı ile ilgili konularda düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek uzman olan ve olmayan kişilerle paylaşabilme. -Toplumsal sorumluluk bilinci ile yaşadığı sosyal çevre için proje ve etkinlikler düzenleyebilme ve bunları uygulayabilme. - Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B1 Genel Düzeyi'nde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izleyebilme ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurabilme. - Alanının gerektirdiği en az Avrupa Bilgisayar Kullanma Lisansı İleri Düzeyinde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanabilme. 3

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