Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3İKT238Science and Technology Policy2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To put forward suggestions by giving students information about the education-training and R&D activities that underlie the country's development and the industry that is their application area, and thus to try to create policies regarding education-training, R&D and industry for Turkey.
Course Content In general, science, technology and innovation will be discussed in terms of supply and demand.
Course Methods and Techniques The course starts with a brief summary of the previous week's topic and is taught in an interactive way, ensuring student participation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter xx
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009
Course Notes 1. Class attendance is compulsory at 70% rate.
2. Students are required to attend the course with their books and notebooks

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 30 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understanding science, technology and innovation.
2 To create science, technology and innovation policies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Relationship Between Science, Technology and Innovation The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
2 The Relationship between Science and Technology and Economic Development The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
3 Supply and Demand Side Approaches The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
4 Balanced Approaches The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
5 National Level Science Institutions The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
6 National Level Technology Institutions The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
7 Innovation Institutions at National Level The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9 Public Support Mechanisms The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
10 Technology Transfer Options The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
11 Foreign Direct Investment Channels I The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
12 Foreign Direct Investment Channels II The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
13 National Level Investment Channels The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
14 general repeat The topics to be covered are read from books and other 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. - Yalçın Cengiz, Yalova Yüksel, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikaları Işığında Türkiye, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005. -Türkcan Ergun, Dünya'da ve Türkiye'de Bilim, Teknoloji ve Politika, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 1 2 1
C1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1
C2 1 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant