FOREIGN TRADE (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

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:	Associate (Short 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)	He/she comprehends the main theories and terminology of International Trade.
2)	He/she comprehends the custom operations.
3)	He/she applies international finance and accounting knowledge to business life.
4)	He/she has skills of using computer and software.
5)	He/she analyses Turkey and EU foreign trade structure.
6)	He/she brings in the basic reason of international marketing.
7)	He/she consults basic law rules and legislation which built the legal frame of foreign trade.
8)	He/she evaluates and analyses risks which foreign trade companies may meet.
9)	He/she comprehends the international logistics and transportation.
10)	He/she has the qualification and eligibility to work on international platform.
11)	He/she uses efficient oral and written communication skills.
12)	He/she follows and applies the national and international actual and the economic developments about foreign trade.
13)	He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond.