INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITR432	INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce general framework for the required technology factors in order to engage both in product differentiation and reduce the costs in the processes of business and production, and how to benefit from technological innovations and give examples of companies engaged in technology-based initiatives and how important the usage of technologic opportunities is.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include introduction to technology and innovation, basic concepts of technology and innovation, information systems, creative thinking, knowledge management, innovation management, entrepreneurship in information society, intellectual property rights, R&D management, supply chain management, new product development and design, project management and leadership and creativeness in technology management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Assess basic concepts of technology and innovation by relating them to current examples
Evaluate factors effecting innovation in institutions
Recommend for innovation processes and mechanisms for the management of this process
Evaluate the importance of innovation and technology for a competitive advantage
Compare effects of innovation and technology in work places and society

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Technology and Innovation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Basic Concepts of Technology and Innovation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Information Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Creative Thinking	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Knowledge Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Innovation Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Entrepreneurship in Information Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Intellectual Property Rights	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	R&D Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Supply Chain Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	New Product Development and Design	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Project Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Leadership and Creativeness İn Technology Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Emiroglu, A. (2017). Inovasyon ve Teknoloji Yonetimi. 1st Edition, Bursa: Ekin Press.
Baykara, T. (2014). 21. Yuzyılda Teknoloji & Yenilik: Inovasyon ve Yönetimi. Ankara: Nobel Publications.
Luecke, R. (2008). Is Dunyasında Yenilik ve Yaraticilik. Translation: Turan Parlak, 2nd Edition, Istanbul: Türkiye Is Bankası Kültür Publications.
Top, S. (2008). Isletmelerde Yenilik ve Yaraticilik Yonetimi. 1st Edition, Istanbul: Beta Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)

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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125