ITRD304 International Trade Quality Standards Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ITRD304
Course Name: International Trade Quality Standards
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUSTAFA TURHAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. HÜSNİYE FIRAT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to inform the staff of companies which export goods with international norms and to improve their skills about quailty and standards. The emphasis of this course is to determine how important to know the relationship between standards and international trade, to show how standards are necessary for global trade applications. To enhance awareness of the standards to prevent their commercial barrier. Making necessary explanations to make healthy foreign trade.
Course Content: Bu dersin vurgusu, standartlar ve uluslararası ticaret arasındaki ilişkiyi bilmenin ne kadar önemli olduğunu belirlemek, küresel ticaret uygulaması için standartların nasıl gerekli olduğunu göstermektir.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • It enlists defintions of quality in external trade
2) • It analysis the rules towards to quality in external trade
3) • It explains the concepts of accarediation and suitability
4) • It eveluates the national and international quality and stardards’ institution and application
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Syllabus • Constitution and Laws • Fundamental associations and their working system • Fundamental definations of quality and standards • Associations which determine quality and standards in Turkey and World. Discussion of Syllabus
2) • Defination of quality • Principles of quality • Dimensions of quality • Types of quality • Total Quality Management • Quality Circle • Relationship between globalization and market economy Homework: A work to understand the quality in any sector.
3) • Defination of standard • Types of standards. • Benefits of Standards • TSE and ISO associations. Examinations of real cases. Participate in a forum Group discussions.
4) • Evaluation of appropriateness • To value • Calibration • Mark of CE Discussion of a video about topic.
5) • TSE • Concept of domestic standard. • Concept of international standard • Certificate of TSE Homework: Analyse a certificate of TSE
6) • ISO • ISO 9000, • İSO 9001 • ISO 14001, • ISO 22000, • Codex, N2900 • Define quality standards and see application samples. Class discussion Examine sample certificates
7) • Technical arrangement • Associations which make appropriateness evaluation • Green point • Ekoteks None
8) • Market supervision and control • Law • Shareholders. • Applications Visit to Directorship of TSE Istanbul Region
9) • Customs’ standard control strategy • Red line controls • Standard controls in foreign trade. • Visit customs and see how controls done.
10) • EU Technical law • Comparison of laws. • Accrediation. • TÜRKAK Discussion Evaluation of observations.
11) • Risk analyze of standards. • Sectoral risk analyzes • Importance • Results (Domestic and International) Discussion Examination over the real cases.
12) • Vertical Law • Obligation for EU • Applications in Turkey • Obligation and control in foreign trade • EU applications. Examine real cases. Participate in discussion. Group Discussion
13) • Product safety • Safe products in some sectors. • Standardization in agriculture • Good agriculture applications. Examine real cases. Participate in discussion Group Discussions.
14) • Standardization applications in Turkey and it’s • Benefits • Obligation • Weaknesses • Problems • Solution ideas. Examine real cases. Participate in discussion Group Discussions.
15) • Standardization applications in Turkey and it’s • Benefits • Obligation • Weaknesses • Problems none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Turgut Doyran’s Quality and Standards notes,
Ministeryı of Economy ,Ministery of Industry, Market Observation and Control Laws
Rule number 97/9196 Comission of Ministers’ Decision to increase Turkish products’ export rate with a new technical draft of law which will be prepared by determined associations,
Individual hardwares for protection,
Ministery of work and Social Security Rule number 4703 and KKD Regılations,
“Regulations about methods and principles for observation and controls which will be done by the Ministery of work and Social Security”,
ISO Decisions
References: International Marketing
Author: Czinkota, M. R., Ronkainen, I.A.
Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 10th ed., 2012
ISBN-10: 113362751X
ISBN-13: 978-1133627517

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Group project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Kanaat Notu 1 % 10
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 90
Homework Assignments 5 10
Quizzes 1 0.5
Preliminary Jury 1 10
Final 1 21
Total Workload 176.5