Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6İKT340Uncertainty and Knowledge Economy2+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 The aim of the course is to teach the basic concepts of the knowledge economy, its effects on economic decision-making processes under conditions of uncertainty, its reflections on competition, R&D and the public sector. In addition, to evaluate the knowledge economy applications in Türkiye.
Course Content The course covers the structure of the information society, the definition of the information economy, uncertainty and risk management, competition and market structures, R&D activities, public sector, education, ethical dimensions and information economy applications in Türkiye.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson begins with the instructor introducing the topic of that day. The lesson is taught interactively. Methods such as plain lecture, student presentation, reading, use of artificial intelligence, question and answer, case study, discussion of research findings are applied together. Therefore, students should prepare thoroughly by reading the topic the week before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Research Assist. M. Talha ŞEN
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
Course Notes The course covers the structure of the information society, the definition of the information economy, uncertainty and risk management, competition and market structures, R&D activities, public sector, education, ethical dimensions and information economy applications in Turkey.

Course Category
Field %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 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
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 To be able to explain the concepts of information society, information economy and uncertainty.
2 To be able to analyze the economic effects and measurement methods of the knowledge economy.
3 To be able to evaluate the role of competition, R&D and the public sector in the knowledge economy.
4 To be able to interpret Türkiye's place in the knowledge economy and its development under conditions of uncertainty.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Information Society and Its Characteristics Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
2 Definition and Characteristics of the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
3 The Concept of Uncertainty and Its Economic Effects Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
4 Measuring the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
5 Economic Impacts of the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
6 Competition in the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
7 Market Structures in Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
8 Midterm Exam
9 R&D and Innovation Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
10 Uncertainty and Risk Management in the Knowledge Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
11 Information Economy and Education Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
12 Public Sector in the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
13 Information Economy in Türkiye Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
14 The Future of the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
15 The Future of the Information Economy Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
16 Fİnal Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 2 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 1 4 1
C1 4 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 3 1 3 1
C2 5 2 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 1 4 1
C3 5 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 4 2 4 1
C4 4 2 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 1 4 1

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