| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics of Technology | IGI121 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Selçuk KOÇ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hanife BIDIRDI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Basic knowledge about technology and its components and ability to examine technology and technological change in different economic theories
2) Discussing the effects of technological change on growth, development, international trade and environmental problems
3) Gaining the awareness about technological development and international competition and ability to manage to it
4) ability to discuss government intervention on technological development and intervention tools, science and technology policies as well as national innovation system
5) Ability to read and evaluate the indicators of science, technology and innovation
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | High | |
| 2 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
General information about technology and its components; the role and importance of technology in Economic Theories; effects of technological development on economic growth, foreign trade and international competitiveness ; sciebce technology and innovation indicators in Turkey and in the World.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required