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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    GEEC 201 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Introduction to Business
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    GEEC 201
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    4

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Service Course
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Group Work
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator -
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s)
    Course Objectives The course examines the roles businesses play in the community, and their aims by focusing on the free market system and competition. It provides knowledge about what should a company do to provide its services or manufacture its products for the customers. The course aims to inform the students about fundamental issues of business like, managerial functions, marketing, finance, accounting and international business.
    Learning Outcomes
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Identify the basic functions of an enterprise like management, marketing, finance, manufacturing, accounting.
    2Explain the fundamental ethical isssues and corporate responsibility dimensions of a business
    3Explain the alternative organizational structures, team work and communication styles which can improve the competitive power of a business.
    4Learn the principals of international business and the importance of innovation abd creativity in interational competition.
    5Conceptualize the importance of organizational growth
    6Follow the rule that all academic work necessitates academic honesty
    Course Description This course has been designed to teach the students the types of business, basic functions of business and all the issues related to running a business.

     



    Course Category

    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 Learning Outcome
    1 Welcome & Introduction to the Course Readings provided by the instructor
    2 Business and its Environment Readings provided by the instructor
    3 Organizational Structures & Functions Readings provided by the instructor
    4 Management of Processes Readings provided by the instructor
    5 Marketing Management Readings provided by the instructor
    6 Global Business & Trade Readings provided by the instructor
    7 Human Resources Management Readings provided by the instructor
    8 Mid-Term Exam -
    9 Economics & Business Readings provided by the instructor
    10 Social Responsibility, Ethics and Business Law Readings provided by the instructor
    11 Accounting and Finance Readings provided by the instructor
    12 Operations Management & Supply Chain Management Readings provided by the instructor
    13 Tutorial for the Individual Report Readings provided by the instructor
    14 Semester Wrap up
    15 Review of Semester
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Readings provided by the instructor

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Bovee, C.L. and Thill, J.V., 2023. Business in action. Pearson Higher Ed.10th Edition

     

    Ebert, R.J. and Griffin, R.W., 2018. Introduction to Business. Pearson. 13th Edition

     

    Mirze, S. Kadri (2013). Introduction To Business. Literatür Yayıncılık

    https://www.nytimes.com/section/business

    https://www.ft.com/

    https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek 

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6
    Participation
    1
    30
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    2
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    2
    28
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    20
    20
    Final Exam
    1
    23
    23
        Total
    119

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 thermal and mechanical 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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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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    -
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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 Mechanical Engineering research topics.

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    -
    -
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    -
    6

    To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

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    -
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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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    -
    -
    -
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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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering.

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    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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