BIOMEDICAL 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
GEP0304	Music Business and Turkish Music Industry	Spring	3	0	3	4

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:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor CELAL ELDENİZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course serves the student who is wishing to increase their knowledge of the basic business practices of the Turkish Music industry and the student who is considering further study of the music business. The course utilizes guest speakers from the music and entertainment industry with respect to career development. The course has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the music business environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course attendants will be informed about: Main Actors of the Music Industry, Recording, Producing, Legal Issues, Packaging, Digital Music Industry. The course focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music industry.

Course Content

Music Business and Turkish Music Industry is an introduction to the basic concepts of the business practices related to the music industry and actors in Turkish Music Industry .

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Main Actors in the Music Business	Text
2)	Music & Musicians	Text
3)	Music Recording & Record Business	Text
4)	Production of Music	Text
5)	Legal Issues & Packaging	Text
6)	Personal Manager & Booking Agent	Text
7)	Music Organizations, Festivals & Concert Promoters.	Text
8)	Digital Music Industry	Text
9)	Midterm
10)	Music Societies	Text
11)	Music Publishers	Text
12)	Music TVs & Radios & Magazine…	Text
13)	Music Education	Text
14)	Music Shops, Distribution & Instrument Repair, Design	Text

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Mike King (2009) Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail. ISBN 978-0876390986

David Baskerville (2009) Music Business Handbook ISBN 978-1412976794

Shelly Field (2004) Career Opportunities In The Music Industry. ISBN 978-0816059966

Paul Allen (2011) Artist Management for the Music Business, Second Edition ISBN 978-0240815015

Mike King (2009) Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail. ISBN 978-0876390986

David Baskerville (2009) Music Business Handbook ISBN 978-1412976794

Shelly Field (2004) Career Opportunities In The Music Industry. ISBN 978-0816059966

Paul Allen (2011) Artist Management for the Music Business, Second Edition ISBN 978-0240815015

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	1	6	6
Midterms	1	12	12
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			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)	Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3)	Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.