SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

TBS354

Course Code: TBS354
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gain in-depth knowledge of Turkiye's science and technology policies.
Develop a general understanding of global science and technology policies.
Acquire knowledge of innovation systems and macro technology management.
Learn different perspectives on the field through discussions with industry guests.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course aims to examine the connections between scientific and technological studies and how these studies contribute to economic growth and development.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Science-technology, invention, and innovation
2^nd Week	The British industrial revolution
3^rd Week	Consequences of the British industrial revolution
4^th Week	Emergence and development of science and technology policies worldwide
5^th Week	Emergence, development processes, and dynamics of the sciences
6^th Week	Innovation and public policies: public policies for science, technology, and innovation
7^th Week	Innovation and public policies: information society and employment
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Innovation and public policies: technology and environmental issues
10^th Week	Turkiye's techno-economic development in the first half of the 20th century
11^th Week	Turkiye's techno-economic development in the first half of the 20th century
12^th Week	Establishment and organizational development of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (1963-2024)
13^th Week	Functional development of Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey and science policy
14^th Week	Turkiye's national science and technology policies

Recommended or Required Reading

Türkcan, E. (2009). Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de bilim, teknoloji ve politika. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.

Türkcan, E. (2013). Tarihten teknolojiye. İstanbul: Destek Yayınları.

Ronan, A. C. (2003). Bilim tarihi: Dünya kültürlerinde bilimin tarihi ve gelişmesi (E. İhsanoğlu & F. Günergun, Trans.). Ankara: TÜBİTAK Yayınları.

Freeman, C., & Soete, L. (2003). Yenilik iktisadı (E. Türkcan, Trans.; 3. ed.). Ankara: TÜBİTAK Yayınları.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Project	1	25
Attendance	1	5
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	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	16	16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Project	1	30	30
Total Work Load			149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5			X	X
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9	X	X	X	X
K10
K11