ARCHITECTURE
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	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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.