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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEN4058 | Bioeconomy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
Course Objectives: | This course is an introduction to the area of BioEconomy. The objective is to discuss the developments and opportunities in the areas of naturel products and biotechnology applications. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Recognize the concept of BioEconomy. 2.Discuss the areas of traditional BioEconomy and the Knowledge Based BioEconomy. |
The course covers the topics about BioEconomy and Knowledge Based BioEconomy. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Bioeconomy | Reading |
2) | Foreseeing the Emerging Bioeconomy | Reading |
3) | Drivers of BioEconomy | Reading |
4) | Population and Consumption | Reading |
5) | Food and Water | Reading |
6) | Healthcare | Reading |
7) | Technology | Reading |
8) | State of Bioeconomy Today | Reading |
9) | Institutional and Social Drivers | Reading |
10) | Business of BioEconomy | Reading |
11) | Emerging Business Models | Reading |
12) | Knowledge Based BioEconomy | Reading |
13) | Entrepreneurship in BioEconomy | Reading |
14) | Summary | Reading |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecture notes, handouts, key papers will be distributed each week. |
References: | 1)Long Term Technological and Societal Challenge, The BioEconomy to 2030: Designing a Policy Agenda (www.oecd.org/futures/bioeconomy/2030). |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
Homework Assignments | 14 | % 20 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 10 |
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Homework Assignments | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 146 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |