FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Civil Engineering
GEIN 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEIN 304
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Fall/Spring
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4
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0
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4
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group Work | |||||
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Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | Entrepreneurship and innovation are the are the highest value-added elements in the new economy. This class aims to teach students interested in entepreneurship about creating awareness as applied to their career. ALL STUDENTS from ALL DEPARTMENTS would be able to select this course. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Providing theoretical information on entepreneurship and formulating a business plan, analyzing successful business models, preparing and presenting business models. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Principle foundations of Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, foundations of entrepreneurial thought, testing of entrepreneurial identity | Richard, Doug. (2013) How to Start A Creative Business: the jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs. Newton Abbot: David & Charles |
2 | Entrepreneurial process, developing business ideas, and creativity Techniques for solving creative problems, innovation | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_startup |
3 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (market research) Researching the market with primary and secondary sources, identifying clients and their current and future needs | http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/redrocketvc/market-research-for-startups-13977653?qid=84822e7d-9803-4dd8-8366-957089d59fad&v=qf1&b=&from_search=6 |
4 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (market research) Analysis of mixed marketing along the lines of the marketing plan (good, price, distribution) | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing |
5 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (manufacturing, production/service plan) planning production | Workshop - Research |
6 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (management plan) Considering management plan and its adaptation to the business plan Human resources management | Workshop - Research |
7 | Business plan concepts and business plan elements (financial plan) Finding financial sources, planning the investment, preparing the financial portrait, and principles of financial management, Accounting (budget and cash flow) | Workshop - Research |
8 | Market Research and workshop project according to the market plan | Workshop - Research |
9 | Manufacturing (production, service) plan workshop project | Workshop - Research |
10 | Workshop project for the management plan | Workshop - Research |
11 | Workshop project for the financial plan | Workshop - Research |
12 | Business plan concepts and a holistic view, for example business applications, sustainability, change management, and growth Information management | Workshop - Research |
13 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
14 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
15 | Preparing a Business Plan, Working on it, and Presenting | |
16 | Jury Presentations and Final Evaluations |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Richard, Doug. (2013) How to Start A Creative Business: the jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs. Newton Abbot: David & Charles ISBN: 978-1-4463-0273-6 The Lean Startup - How Today's Entrepreneurs use Continious Innovation To Create Radically Sucessful Businesses' Eric Ries, Crown Business 2011 Web site: http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/PaulShawSmith/business-planning-for-startups
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Suggested Readings/Materials | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_startup http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/redrocketvc/market-research-for-startups-13977653?qid=84822e7d-9803-4dd8-8366-957089d59fad&v=qf1&b=&from_search=6 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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40
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams |
1
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20
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Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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100
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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70
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70
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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15
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
169
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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