BST499 InnovationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BST499
Course Name: Innovation
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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 ELVİN TİGREL
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Definition of innovation; features of innovation; sources of innovation; creativity; factors and situations that hinder creativity; differences between creativity and innovation; types of innovation; innovation process; innovation models; the spread of innovations; intellectual property rights; innovation-oriented strategies that create competitive advantage; implement and manage innovations.
Course Content: • Defining the concept of innovation
• To analyze the impact of globalization and technological changes on innovation management
• To define creativity and creativity process
• Analyze the factors that affect creativity and analyze the problems.
• Explaining known mistakes about innovation and creativity analyzes your relationship with ethics.
• Defining types of innovation
• Explain the knowledge of how the innovation process took place, from the generation of ideas to the commercialization process.
• Describe innovation resources
• Explain how to determine the appropriate business model for the successful commercialization of innovation.
• Explain why companies should use innovation strategies to gain competitive advantage in foreign trade.
• To define and discuss the benefits of having an innovation culture in the internationalization process
• Describe innovation models
• To explain the structure of innovation clusters and their strategic importance in international markets
• Explaining how to capture opportunities to commercialize different types of innovation
• Describe the role of intellectual property rights in innovation management

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Defining the concept of innovation • To analyze the impact of globalization and technological changes on innovation management • To define creativity and creativity process • Analyze the factors that affect creativity and analyze the problems. • Explaining known mistakes about innovation and creativity analyzes your relationship with ethics. • Defining types of innovation • Explain the knowledge of how the innovation process took place, from the generation of ideas to the commercialization process. • Describe innovation resources • Explain how to determine the appropriate business model for the successful commercialization of innovation. • Explain why companies should use innovation strategies to gain competitive advantage in foreign trade. • To define and discuss the benefits of having an innovation culture in the internationalization process • Describe innovation models • To explain the structure of innovation clusters and their strategic importance in international markets • Explaining how to capture opportunities to commercialize different types of innovation • Describe the role of intellectual property rights in innovation management
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) To define the concept of innovation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: yok

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 select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
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) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about 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 select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
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) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about 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
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 42 588
Application 14 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 0 0
Total Workload 589