Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Esra ALNIAÇIK
Prof. Dr. Nihat ERDOĞMUŞ
Prof. Dr. Öznur GÖKKAYA
Prof. Dr. Hülya GÜNDÜZ ÇEKMECELİOĞLU
Prof. Dr. Ayşe GÜNSEL
Assistant Prof. Dr. İbrahim YIKILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Understanding the basic concepts which are supporting the concept of creativity.
2) Understanding the method and process of creativity.
3) Understanding the basic characteristics of being a creative individual.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	Middle	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	Low	Low	High
	2	High	Middle	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	Low	Low	High
	3	High	Middle	Low	Low	Low	Low	High	Low	Low	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

In this course, concept of creativyty and innovation,creative behavour in organizations,mothods that develop the creativity,innovative ideas, innovation in organizations topics will be examined.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to the concepts of creativity and innovation
2) Creativity: Types and Importance
3) Creative Thinking Methods
4) Creative Individuals
5) Creative Organizations
6) Creative groups and interactive idea work
7) Creativity-related process competencies
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) case studies
10) Creativity: the Link with Innovation
11) Tools for innovation
12) Exploring and understanding innovation process
13) Generating service/product innovation
14) Case Studies
15) Case Studies
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)