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Master's of Technology and Knowledge Management without Thesis

TKM577

TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT

Course Code
TKM577
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They will acquire knowledge and skills about technology foresight.
  2. They will learn the methods used in technology foresight studies.
  3. They will be able to design a technology foresight study.
  4. Will be able to analyze technology foresight study results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionPurpose of this course Technology Foresight is a strategic process used by organizations and governments to predict and prepare for future technological developments and their potential impacts. The Technology Foresight course generally covers a range of topics, methods and tools to help participants understand and predict future trends, opportunities and challenges.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Technology Foresight
2nd Week Theories and Frameworks
3rd Week Methodologies and Tools I
4th Week Methodologies and Tools II
5th Week Data Collection and Analysis
6th Week Scenario Development and Planning I
7th Week Scenario Development and Planning II
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Technology Roadmap
10th Week Emerging Technologies
11th Week Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
12th Week Case Studies and Applications
13th Week Practical Exercises and Workshops
14th Week The Future of Technology Foresight
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingTeknoloji Yönetimi, Arkadaş Yayınları
Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 3 30
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 3 15 45
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 3 1 3
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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