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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Economics of Innovation EKO231 Elective Bachelor's degree 2 Fall 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hanife BIDIRDI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define and interpret general concepts of innovation economics.
2) Understand the place and importance of science, technology and innovation in the economy.
3) Analyze research and innovation policies.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
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Learning Outcomes
1 High High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 High High High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 High Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

The concepts of science, technology and innovation, the sources and effects of technological development and innovation, the measurement and indicators of technological development and innovation, science, technology and innovation in economic theory. R & D and innovation policies, comparison between Turkey and similar developing countries in terms indicators of R & D and innovation.

Weekly Schedule

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Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required