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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 | Fall | 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) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |