MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
EAP5108	Brand Management and Marketing in Educational Institutions	Spring	3	0	3	8

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

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ATAKAN ATA
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. YEŞİM ULUSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to give the principles of marketing management and marketing approaches within the context of education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, students will be able to

1)acknowledge the basic concept of marketing and marketing of educational services.
2)recognize the customer-oriented nature of marketing and analyze the impact of marketing activities on the individual, business, and society
3)analyze the elements of the marketing mix, their interrelationships, and how they are used in the marketing process.

Course Content

This course will be concerned with the basic principles of the marketing management. Topics to be discussed are marketing environment, determining the target market and utilizing the product mix, market segmentation, positioning the services, functions of the marketing communications, advertising and sales management.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Welcome! Course / Student Introductions Review of syllabus and course requirements; textbook and assignments	Ders izlencesi
2)	Introduction to marketing concept : its relevance in Turkish educational system, marketing structures and systems	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
3)	Environmental Scanning and marketing opportunity analysis	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
4)	Marketing information system : marketing research, marketing planning	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
5)	Promotion decision : communication process; promotion strategies (in relation to education)	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
6)	Performance and control: marketing audit	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
7)	Notion of quality and effectiveness, quality and accountability, quality standards and systems in educational improvement	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
8)	Theories and concepts of relationship marketing	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
9)	Marketing of education services	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
10)	Role of marketing research in decision-making.	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
11)	Analyze the marketing system, study the characteristics of consumer behavior, and define market segmentation and target markets in context of external and internal customer	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
12)	Positioning	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
13)	Brand management	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.
14)	Pricing stratejy	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall. Kotler, P. & Keller, K. (2011). Framework for Marketing Management (5th Ed.). Prentice Hall. Marshall, G. & Johnston, M. (2009). Marketing Management. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
References:	Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2009). Principles of Marketing. Prentice Hall. Kotler, P. & Keller, K. (2011). Framework for Marketing Management (5th Ed.). Prentice Hall. Marshall, G. & Johnston, M. (2009). Marketing Management. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 30
Presentation	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

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)	Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases.	3
2)	Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format.	4
3)	Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.	5
4)	Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish.	3
5)	Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills.	4
6)	Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods.	4
7)	Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills.	3
8)	Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects.	5
9)	Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them.	4
10)	Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology.	5
11)	Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions.	4