| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand creative thinking techniques and apply these techniques to problems encountered in the information technology sector.
- Learn innovation processes and strategies, developing the ability to apply these processes to technology and information technology projects.
- Gain the ability to apply creative thinking and innovation concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Understand technological trends and their potential impact on creative thinking and innovation, gaining the ability to use these trends in future technology projects.
- Collaborate in group projects to develop their own creative and innovative solutions, gaining project management skills.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | YBS203 Technology and Innovation Management |
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| Course Description | This course examines the principles and practices of creative thinking and innovative problem-solving within the information technology and informatics sectors. The course introduces students to various creative thinking techniques and innovative strategies, showing them how to apply these concepts to real-world technology problems. The course also explores emerging technological trends, providing students with insights into the future role of innovation and creative thinking in advancing the digital world. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and key concepts |
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2nd Week |
Creative thinking processes |
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3rd Week |
Innovation processes |
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4th Week |
Innovation application methods in technology and informatics |
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5th Week |
Creative thinking and innovation tools |
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6th Week |
Examples of how innovation processes are applied in technology and informatics projects |
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7th Week |
Tools and technologies that foster creative thinking and innovation |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Creative thinking and innovation applications |
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10th Week |
Group projects for students to develop their own creative and innovative solutions |
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11th Week |
Applications to real-world scenarios |
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12th Week |
The future of creative thinking and innovation |
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13th Week |
The future role of creative thinking and innovation in technology and informatics |
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14th Week |
Technological trends and their potential impact on creative thinking and innovation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Wade, M., Marchand, D. A., & Willmott, P. (2016). Digital vortex: How today's market leaders can beat disruptive competitors at their own game. DBT Center Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Project |
2 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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|
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| Project |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 148 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.93 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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