INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
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 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:	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)	To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions	2
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance	1
3)	To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments	2
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness	2
5)	To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life	1
6)	To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets	2
7)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	3
8)	To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life	2
9)	To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications	2
10)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	1
11)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life	2
12)	To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize	2