COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IKT 6625 ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SELIM ŞANLISOY

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

The aim of this course to teach Knowledge and Types, The Paradigm Shift and The Idea of Quantum in Scientific Thought, Knowledege Technology; microelectronics and microbiology, Knowledge Generation and Sharing, Human Capital, Education and Learning and Learning Organization, Active individuals, Continuous Improvement, Innovation Concept and Techno Park and Techno Cities, Innovation and Competitiveness, Innovation and Globalization, National Technology Policy and Strategy, Strategy for sustainable technological development in Türkiye.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to learn the basic concepts of Knowledge, Science and Technology
2   . To be able to understand the theories based on technology and technology policies
3   . To be able to develop technology-based strategies
4   To be able to make a seminar presentation sufficiently in a matter that within the scope of course; to write an essay which is consistent and coherent and also suitable the rules of academic writing and references
5   . To be able to communicate ethical and cognitive participating in classroom discussions, to make evidence-based argumentation, to defend ideas effectively
6   To be able to create and solve problem is based on the theoretical foundations in the face of empirical events

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Technology and Quantum Paradigm
2 Technology in Industry and the Knowledge Society
3 Production of Innovation and Innovation
4 The Organization of Innovation Process
5 The Management of Innovation Process
6 National Innovation Systems
7 National Innovation Systems
8 Diffusion of Innovation
9 Innovation and Economic Growth
10 Innovation and Competitiveness
11 Innovation and Employment
12 Innovation and Technology Policy
13 Innovation and Technology Policy in EU
14 Innovation and Technology Policy in Türkiye

Recomended or Required Reading

Main References:
F.Guattari, G.D.(2001), Felsefe Nedir
Alan Barker (2007), Yenilikçiliğin Simyası, MESS
G. Hamel, Devrimin Başına Geç,
Hüsnü Erkan, Bilgi Toplumu ve Ekonomik Gelişme,
M.D. Doggson vd., Innovation
Bavkar, Yeniliğin Simgesi
Hüsnü Erkan vd., Türkiye için Bilgi Bazlı Sürdürülebilir Yenilikçi Sanayileşme Stratejisi
Hüsnü Erkan, Bilgi Uygarlığı için Yeniden Yapılanma,
Hüsnü Erkan, Kültür Politikamızda Yeni Boyutlar Hüsnü Erkan, Sosyo- Ekonomik Bölgesel Gelişme
E.S.Malecki, Technology and Economic Development

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught by lecturer which is resposible for the course to the classical method and also participants will do research and participate in discussions on the subject. In this context, class attance and class participation is particularly important for those who are required to take course and it is important to determine the performance of mid-term and final. In addition, participants should read articles that will be dedicated previously and that it should be considered a positive impact on their performance. Should be active participation in courses and also each participant responsible for preparing a research paper (term paper). This research paper have to hand in end of the course also it will be presented within the term. It should be written in accordance with the rules which are the format of a research project and writing of scientific publications. It shouldn t exceed the page of 20 (twenty) and at the latest at the date of announcement of the final exam will be handed and also it is expected to successfully present at the date that will be declared .

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.20 + FIN* 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.20 + RST* 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 1 15 15
Reading 1 10 10
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 152

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9
LO.15
LO.255545
LO.3444
LO.444
LO.53322
LO.6331