MATHEMATICS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ENM4102	Knowledge Management	Spring	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİDEM YILDIZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Developing a basic understanding of the importance of knowledge as a resource in organisations. Identifying and applying approaches in managing individual, group and organisational level knowledge processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to
- Apply theories and practice of knowledge and intellectual capital management;
- Understand importance of knowledge management process on business and economy;
- Formulate action plans for knowledge intensive organisations;
- Distinguish industrial management era and knowledge management era;
- Analyse characteristics of knowledge intensive organisations.

Course Content

During the course theories and applications in knowledge management will be discussed. Knowledge management concept and its effect on organisations and economy will be explained. Effect of technological improvements and their relationship with knowledge management will be covered. Course will be supported via business cases that will be discussed in class.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Course Overview, Knowledge Management Concept	N/A
2)	Foundations of Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
3)	Technology and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
4)	The Knowledge Creation Process	Textbooks and presentations
5)	Knowledge as a Strategic Asset	Textbooks and presentations
6)	Knowledge based organisations	Textbooks and presentations
7)	Developing a knowledge strategy	Textbooks and presentations
8)	Knowledge management tools and portals	Textbooks and presentations
9)	Evaluation of Knowledge Management effectiveness: Tools and metrics	Textbooks and presentations
10)	Networks and Social Capital	Textbooks and presentations
11)	Innovation and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
12)	Leadership and Knowledge Management	Textbooks and presentations
13)	Managing Knowledge Workers	Textbooks and presentations
14)	Global issues in knowledge management	Textbooks and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	North, K.; Kumta, G. (2014): Knowledge Management: Value Creation Through Organizational Learning. Springer. Jashopara A (2011), Knowlegde Management: An integrated approach, 2ed, Prentice Hall Davenport, Thomas H. & Prusak, Laurence(2000). Working Knowledge: How Organizations Manage What They Know. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.
References:	Yok- N/A

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	10	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Homework Assignments	10	30
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		148

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,	4
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.