Syllabus ( SSTR 649 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Science And Technology Policies |
| Course code: |
SSTR 649 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Salih Zeki İMAMOĞLU
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The course aims to inform students regarding the training and education and R&D activities which constitute the basis of the country's sustainable development, attempts to highlight the industries which are the practical application domains of these activities and serves to generate policies regarding training and education, R&D and industry for Turkey. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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internalize the concepts regarding science and technology.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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assess the concepts of R&D system, industry and education and develop the connections within.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Formulate and solve complex problems concerning management strategies and national security strategies
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Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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design science and technology policies appropriate for Turkey.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Science of Strategy
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
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Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
The Education and Training Concept |
| Week 2: |
Primary and High School Education Systems in Turkey |
| Week 3: |
Higher Education System in Turkey |
| Week 4: |
The Education and Training Policy Activities in Turkey, and Comparison with Developed Countries |
| Week 5: |
Technology and Industry Activities in Turkey |
| Week 6: |
The Present State of Turkish Industry |
| Week 7: |
The Future of Turkish Industry and Developing Policies |
| Week 8: |
The Future of Turkish Industry and Developing Policies
MIDTERM EXAM |
| Week 9: |
R&D Concept |
| Week 10: |
R&D Activities of Turkey |
| Week 11: |
R&D Policies of Turkey and Comparison with Developed Countries |
| Week 12: |
Science and Technology Policies Concept |
| Week 13: |
Science and Technology Activities in Turkey |
| Week 14: |
Science and Technology Policies in Turkey, and Comparison with Developed countries
Project presentation |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
FINAL EXAM |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Ayhan, Ahmet, 2002: Dünden Bugüne Türkiye’de Bilim-Teknoloji ve Geleceğin Teknolojileri, Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş., İstanbul. |
| Recommended readings: |
Guston, David H., Sarewitz, Daniel R., (Eds.), 2006: Shaping Science and Technology Policy: The Next Generation of Research, The University of Wisconsin Press, Madison-USA.
Mowery, David C., 1994: Science and Technology Policy in Interdependent Economies, Kluwer Academic Publishers, USA. |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
14 |
15 |
| Homework: |
5,12 |
15 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
3 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
6 |
10 |
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| Term project: |
10 |
2 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
1 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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