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ECONOMICS
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
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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

The course covers the topics about BioEconomy and Knowledge Based BioEconomy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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).

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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