MECHATRONICS 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
ECO4146	Innovation and Competition Policy in Digital Markets	Fall	3	0	3	6

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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Course Objectives:	This course aims to analyze the role of competition policy in shaping the digital economy, and the evolving role for competition authorities in the inovative digital markets.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify general principles of innovation and competition policy.
2. Explain the fundamental competition violations.
3. Define digital markets.
4. Identify innovations in digital market.
5. Analyze the effects of disruptive innovations in digital markets.
6. Acquire a solid understanding of interplay between innovation and competition polic.

Course Content

The course specifically examine the appropriateness of existing competition policy tools and techniques for dealing with innovative disruptions in digital markets. The course carries out case studies to analyze the development and evolution of a number of digital markets.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course
2)	Putting the Main Issues
3)	Foundations of Competition Policy
4)	Fundamental Rules of Competition Law -1
5)	Fundamental Rules of Competition Law -2
6)	Digital Markets
7)	Main Competition Issues in Digital Markets - 1
8)	Main Competition Issues in Digital Markets - 2
9)	Case Study Session - 1
10)	Case Study Session - 2
11)	Case Study Session - 3
12)	Case Study Session - 4
13)	Case Study Session - 5
14)	Case Study Session - 6

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google by Scott GALLOWAY, Portfolio, 2017. An Introduction to EU Competition Law by Moritz LORENZ, Cambridge University Press, 2013. Platform Revolution by Geoffrey G. PARKER, Marshall W. Van ALSTYNE, Sangeet P. CHOUDARY, W. W. Norton & Company, 2016.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 30
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	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	18	18
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			152

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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Design complex Mechatronic 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 Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, 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)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.