Molecular Biology 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 | ||||
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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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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. |
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. |
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 |