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
GEP1314	Innovation and Creativity	Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. GÖKHAN GELİŞEN
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

"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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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
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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

Sources

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) "

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 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.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.	4
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.	3
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.	4
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.	4