INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0314 | Innovation and Creativity | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ÇAĞLAR SİVRİ |
Course Objectives: | Innovation and creativity are integral to an organization's ability to survive and thrive in today's competitive marketplace. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of how innovation and creativity can be nurtured, realized and managed in business environments. In addition to the theoretical concepts of innovation and creativity, students will learn to use practical applications to foster creativity and innovation in the workplace. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Learning Outcomes 1 Develops an awareness of concepts related to innovation and creativity. 2 Be able to explain concepts related to innovation and creativity management 3 Understands the processes of creativity and innovation 4 Have an idea about innovation and creativity applications 5 Knowledge about the use of some tools and methods used in innovation and creativity management. |
"Introduction to Innovation and Creativity Innovation in organizations Business processes and innovation Managing creativity Creativity tools: Brainstorming, TILMAG, Six hats, TRIZ Evaluation of innovative solutions: Decision Making Innovative product development Innovation financing and marketing Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning Managing human resources for creativity and innovation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Innovation and Creativity | Lecture Notes |
2) | Innovation in organizations | Lecture Notes |
3) | Business processes and innovation | Lecture Notes |
4) | Managing creativity | Lecture Notes |
5) | Tools for creativity: Brainstorming | Lecture Notes |
6) | Tools for creativity: TILMAG, Six thinking hats | Lecture Notes |
7) | Tools for Creativity: TRIZ | Lecture Notes |
8) | ara sınav | |
9) | Evaluation of innovative solutions: Decision Making | Lecture Notes |
10) | Innovative product development | Lecture Notes |
11) | Financing Innovations | Lecture Notes |
12) | Bilgi Yönetimi ve Örgütsel Öğrenme | Lecture Notes |
13) | Knowledge Management and Organizaitonal Learning | Lecture Notes |
14) | Managing human resources for creativity and innovation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders Notları ve Sunumlar |
References: | "Mumford, M.D. (Ed.) (2012). Handbook of Organizational Creativity, Elsevier, Online E Book (Available in BAU library website) De Bono, E. (2008). Six thinking hats, Penguin Books, London Orloff, M. (2006). Inventive Thinking through TRIZ, Online E Book (Available in BAU library website) " |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Project | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 117 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |