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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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 Fall 3 0 3 5
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: 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
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 3
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. 3
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.