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
GEP0610	Innovative Leadership	Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is organized as an intensive seminar. Student participation and idea generation is central to the success of the semester. By the end of this semester, I expect the students to be able to: -Understand key theoretical concepts on decision theory and behavioral economics, -Identify social and psychological factors that shape leadership, and -Develop an understanding of social networks for leadership development.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Content

This course explores the interplay between social networks&leadership. This course begins with an exploration of the meaning of leadership& then examines the ways in which the social networksshape it. Particular attention is paid to the role that knowledge economy of the 21st century play in shaping new definitions of leadership.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introductions
2)	Decision Theory	Kahneman (Chapter 1-2)
3)	Decision Theory	Kahneman (Chapter 3-4)
4)	Behavioral Economics	Thaler&SunsteinChapter 1 and Chapter 2 Project Goal: Specify your leadership goal.
5)	Behavioral Economics	Thaler&SunsteinChapter 3 and Chapter 4 Step 1 Due.
6)	Leadership Development	Gladwell Chapter 1-2
7)	Leadership Development	Gladwell Chapter 3-4
8)	Leadershıp Development	Gladwell Chapter 5-6
9)	Leadership Development	Gladwell Chapter 7-9
10)	Social Networks	Gardner & Davis Chapters 1-2
11)	Social Networks	Gardner & Davis Chapters 3-4
12)	Social Networks	Gardner & Davis Chapter 5-6
13)	Presentations	6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation
14)	Presentations	6 (10 min each) 10 min presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Thinking Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman 2011-B00BR9XU96 Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness Thaler&Sunstein-2009-014311526X Outliers: The Story of Success-Malcom Gladwell-2008-0141036257 The App Generation-Gardner & Davis 2013-0300196210
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
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PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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	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,
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,	4
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,	4
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.