MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
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
BA3567 Principles of Marketing Fall 3 0 3 5
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. ELİF OKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to introduce the participants with the marketing concepts and theories in order to develop, evaluate and implement marketing management strategies in complex environments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explains the basic concepts and theories of the marketing discipline with an interdisciplinary perspective.
2. Understands the interaction between market and customer within the marketing system.
3. Knows the importance of marketing information and market research methods
4. Can explain why and how consumer behavior occurs
5. Knows market segmentation, targeting and positioning
6. Knows the elements of the marketing mix
7. Understands competitive analysis and marketing strategies on a global and local scale

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Understanding Marketingin Creating and Capturing Customer Value and how companies can use their marketing strategies with Partnering to Build Customer Relationships
2) Analyzing the Marketing Environment And Managing Marketing Information to Gain Customer Insights
3) Understanding Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior
4) Analyzing Business Markets and Business Buyer Behavior
5) Knowing how to create Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy: Creating Value for Target Customers
6) Understanding the strategies associated with Products, Services, and Brands: Building Customer Value
7) Identifying the process of developing New Products and Managing the Product Life Cycle
8) Learning to design Pricing Strategies in order to Understand and Capture Customer Value
9) Identifying the ways to design Marketing Channels: Delivering Customer Value and the roles / functions of Retailing and Wholesaling
10) Learning to Communicate Customer Value through the use of Advertising and Public Relations
11) Understanding the effective use of Personal Selling,Sales Promotion ;Direct and Online Marketing in Building Direct Customer Relationships
12) Finding ways in Creating Competitive Advantage
13) Getting acquianted with The Global Marketplace
14) Understanding the importance of Sustainable Marketing: Social Responsibility and Ethics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Principles of Marketing, 14/E
Kotler & Armstrong 2012 | Prentice Hall | Published: 01/27/2011
ISBN-10: 0132167123 | ISBN-13: 9780132167123
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 3 % 5
Homework Assignments 7 % 10
Presentation 3 % 15
Project 2 % 20
Midterms 20 % 20
Final 25 % 25
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 7 7
Midterms 13 13
Final 16 66
Total Workload 128

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.