Technology Management (IE445) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Technology Management IE445 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce life cycles of technology, product, process and system to catalyze R&D. To generate more science from existing science and more technology from existing technology is targeted. Tools for national defense, national development and economic growth by resolving to make a country a self-reliant, strong and technology developed country is discussed. Technology management problems encountered in professional careers is identified. Also Globalization is discussed including the course themes mentioned below.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Ability to understand the role of technology management.
  • To understand what technology managers do.
  • To develop an understand of the function and impact of Technology Management field, get familiarized with experiences of domestic and international firms; be able to give support for Making Effective Engineering and Technology Management Decisions, be equipped with the knowledge base related with Technology Management-Activities and Tools to act as agents of change for technology management in organizations.
  • Ability to understand how jobs change in future.
Course Content The topics covered a) identifying the strategic issues in technology management (TM); b) identifying the issues in organizing TM functions and related human element ; c) identifying the issues in TM-Activities and Tools d) being able to identify, formulate and solve TM problems.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 First meeting - Syllabus introduction
2 Definition of Technology and Management. Global economic power ot the countries. How companies manage technology.
3 TM Framework and TM Activities.
4 TM Tools.
5 Evolution of technology. The role of technology in globalization.
6 Trends, new jobs and new skills.
7 Transformation of Soceities.
8 Nationalizm vs Globalism. The role of the Multi National Companies.
9 Midterm
10 Globalization of technology.
11 Global flows and barriers. Trends in international technological cooperation.
12 Applications of information technologies.
13 Globalization of Industry Through Production Sharing
14 Improving the Quality of Life Through Technology
15 Defense industry background. Globalization 4.0. How Technology is Driving Toward Peak Globalization
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Technology Management: Activities and Tools, D. Cetindamar, R. Phaal, D. Probert. PalgraveMacmillan NewYork, NY(2010).
Other Sources 2. A- Engineering and Technology Management Tools and Applications, B.S. Dhillon Artech House Boston, London
3. B-Technology management as a profession and the challenges ahead Dilek Cetindamar, Robert Phaalb, David R. Probertb a, Journal of Engineering and Technology, J. Eng. Technol. Manage. 41 (2016) 1–13
4. C- Understanding technology management as a dynamic capability: A framework for technology management activities Dilek Cetindamar, Robert Phaalb, David Probert, Science Direct, Technovation 29 (2009) 237-246
5. D – The Technology Management Handbook Editor in Chief Richard C. Dorf, CRC Press LLC, 1999

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 5
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 4 90
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems.
13 The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field.
14 The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 125