Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UTI432 | INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
Drucker, P. F. (2011). Innovation and Entrepreneurship. New York, NY, United States: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. |
Kavak, Ç. (2009). Bilgi Ekonomisinde İnovasyon Kavramı ve Temel Göstergeleri, Akademik Bilişim’09 - XI. Akademik Bilişim Konferansı Bildirileri, ss.617-628. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
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Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
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Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
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Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
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Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
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Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
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Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
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By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.
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Learning to Learn |
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Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
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Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.
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Communication & Social |
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Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
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Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
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Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
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Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |