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INFORMATION ECONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF434 INFORMATION ECONOMICS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the competence to analyze the effects of scientific knowledge production and R&D activities in a country on the competitive advantage and economic growth.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition, properties, measurement and economic effects of knowledge economy, Education, R&D.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the features of knowledge economy. (2)
Interpret the principles and concepts of Knowledge Society. (4)
Interpret the relationship between knowledge economy and competition, R&D and education. (4)
Analyze the economic effects of knowledge. (4)
Analyze how the knowledge economy is measured. (4)
Compare the differences and similarities between knowledge economy and other economic units. (4)
Interpret the Turkey's position and importance in Knowledge Economy. (4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Introduction to basic principles and concepts in Knowledge Society Lecture & Question Answer & Research
2 Reading Description, Functions and History of Knowledge Economy Lecture & Question Answer & Research
3 Reading Access and Usage of Knowledge Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4 Reading Globalization of Knowledge Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5 Reading Externalities of Knowledge Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6 Reading Measuring Knowledge Economy, The Transition Period of Turkey to Knowledge Society Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7 Reading Economic Effects of Knowledge Economy Lecture & Question Answer & Research
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Competition in Knowledge Economy, Market and Research-Development Lecture & Question Answer & Research
10 Reading Knowledge Economy and Education Lecture & Question Answer & Research
11 Reading Concepts in Knowledge Economy and Their Relations with Economy (Innovation, Human Market, E-commerce/ E-government ) Lecture & Question Answer & Research
12 Reading Schumpeter Hypothesis Lecture & Question Answer & Research
13 Reading Knowledge-based Growth Models Lecture & Question Answer & Research
14 Reading Knowledge-based Growth Models Lecture & Question Answer & Research
15 Reading Change in the Production Style in Knowledge Economy (Industry 4:0/ Industry 4:0/ Agriculture 4:0) Lecture & Question Answer & Research
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Anadolu University, (2013). Bilgi Ekonomisi. Ankara
Soylemez, A. (2013). Yenilik Ekonomisi.
Dergi: Bilgi Ekonomisi ve Yonetimi Journal

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
4
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
1
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
1
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
1
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
4
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
3
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 4 10 40
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 9 18
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 35 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0