Information Package

Program of Technology and Knowledge Management

TKM323

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

Course Code
TKM323
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows Public Policies.
  2. Knows Technology Change Theory.
  3. Knows the Measurement of Science and Technology Activities
  4. Knows the Innovation Models.
  5. Explains the concept of Technology Cluster and Network.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIT policies form the basis of countries' economic policies. It is observed that company or regional IT policies at micro and meso scale are gaining importance in all countries. The course examines IT policy methods on the basis of OECD norms. The roles of the stakeholders of the national IT system will be discussed in the course. In addition, the effects of IT policies on social issues are discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Public Policy
2nd Week Technology Change Theory- I
3rd Week Technology Change Theory- II
4th Week Measurement of IT Activities -I
5th Week Measurement of IT Activities -II
6th Week Innovation Models
7th Week Systems Theory and National Innovation System
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Global Innovation Systems
10th Week Clusters and Networks
11th Week Technology Policy Theories
12th Week National IT System
13th Week Evaluating and Measuring the Impact of IT Policies
14th Week Application
Recommended or Required Reading1)OECD BT Politikaları Raporları https://www.oecd.org/sti/
2) Ders Notları
3) BT Politikaları ve COVID-19 Krizi https://www.oecd.org/sti/science-technology-innovation-outlook/STIP-and-COVID-19-crisis/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 2 4
Quiz
Term Project Research 1 9 9
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11
K12 X
K13
K14 X X
K15