OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1622	Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship	Fall Spring	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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Course Objectives:	The goal of this course is to help you learn to perceive multiple possibilities when considering an issue rather than being limited to routine responses! The applied focus of this volume targets the synergistic process of developing creative problem-solving strategies especially for business models and entrepreneur ideas to stimulate higher levels of creativity. A presentation of theoretical approaches to the creative process is followed by concrete examples of how others have applied creative solutions to specific problems in small groups, organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs. By this way the course will bring theory together with the practical giving much importance to the practical development and knowledge. The course will depend on the the effective interaction between the instructor and students. By the end of the course the students will be able to realize creative solutions to different business or marketing problems within the light of creative thinking strategies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. This course provides an overview of the major theories and current issues in the field of creativity.
II. Demonstrate specific techniques for enhancing their own creative abilities and communicate their ideas for new business models and entreprenues with confidence.
III. An increased understanding of the creative person, the creative process and the techniques for enhancing creative functioning.
IV. Identify their own creative strengths and weaknesses.

Course Content

What is Creativity and Innovation?
Individual Creativity
Idea Generation Techniques
Developing the Right Environment for Creative Entrepreneurship
Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship
Where Does Creativity Fit into the Business Problem Solving Process?
Defining the Problem
Creative Techniques for New Business Models
Encouraging Creativity In A Team

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	- Setting the groups and sharing the course process -What is creativity, creative idea and creative thinking?
2)	The four ways of creativity. Homework evaluation/case study analyses.
3)	Idea generation techniques 1
4)	Idea generation techniques
5)	Creative thinking strategies for business models
6)	How to focus on new business: Learning new ways of seeing.
7)	Ideas, opportunities and innovation at entrepreneurship 1
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Creating ideas in practice. Homework evaluation/case study analyses. Recommended book evaluation.
10)	Project presentations
11)	Project presentations 2th and evaluation.
12)	Creating an innovative work environment.
13)	The ways, techniques and models of creative presentation of business models.
14)	General assessment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	CRACKING CREATIVITY – Micheal Mihalko Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Peter F. Drucker
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Presentation	2	% 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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	4	52
Presentations / Seminar	2	15	30
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			125

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 be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally	1
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules	1
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication	1
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level	1
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology	1
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally	1
8)	To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)	1
9)	To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user	1
10)	To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting	1