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Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GBE 430
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SPRING
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-To-Face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course |
Explanation / Presentation Group Work Problem Solving |
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| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide students with a vision of how the knowledge acquired during their undergraduate studies in Genetics and Bioengineering is transferred to the industry and to contribute to the foundational skills necessary for becoming a leader in the field of biotechnology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course focuses on the technical, legal, social, financial, and managerial factors necessary for translating bioengineering skills into successful steps in the business world. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Media and Managment Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-4 | LO1 |
| 2 | Characteristics of Successful Biotechnology Leaders | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-6 | LO1 |
| 3 | Biotechnology Opportunities: Idea Evaluation and Its Importance | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-10 | LO1 |
| 4 | Biotechnology Product Sectors | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-9 | LO2 |
| 5 | Understanding Biotechnology Business Models and Risk Management | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-12 | LO4 |
| 6 | Establishing a Biotechnology Company: Managerial Structure and Security | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-13 | LO4 |
| 7 | Licensing for Biotechnology Products and the Intellectual Property Rights Process for Innovations | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-14 | LO4 |
| 8 | Biotechnology Products and Customers: Developing a Successful Marketing Strategy | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-16 | LO4 |
| 9 | Funding Sources and Investor Motivations: TÜBİTAK-BİGG | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-19. https://www.tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/sanayi/ulusal-destek-programlari/icerik-1512-girisimcilik-destek-programi-bigg. | LO3 |
| 10 | Funding Sources and Investor Motivations: TÜBİTAK-BİGG | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-19. https://www.tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/sanayi/ulusal-destek-programlari/icerik-1812-yatirim-tabanli-girisimcilik-destek-programi-bigg-yatirim. | LO3 |
| 11 | Regulations for Biotechnology Products | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-25 | LO4 |
| 12 | Product Development and Commercialization | Biotechnology Entrepreneurship, Craig Shamasaki, 2014, Chapter-24 | LO3 |
| 13 | Midterm Exam | LO5 | |
| 14 | Course Review | LO4 | |
| 15 | Pitching | LO5 | |
| 16 | Pitching | LO4 |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
Biotechnology entrepreneurship: starting managing and leading biotech companies. Craig Shimasaki. 2014. 1st Edition. ISBN: 978-0-12-404730-3 Biotechnology entrepreneurship: starting managing and leading biotech companies. Craig Shimasaki. 2020. 2nd Edition. ISBN: 978-0-12-815585-1 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | bigg.tubitak.gov.tr |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Participation | 1 | 10 | X | X | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 25 | X | ||||
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 35 | X | X | |||
| Midterm | 1 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Total | 4 | 100 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | - | - | - |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | - | - |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Presentation / Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Project | - | - | - |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final Exam | - | - | - |
| Total | 150 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 |
Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
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Computation |
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| 5 |
Related engineering discipline-specific topics |
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| 6 |
The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations. |
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Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. |
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Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems |
LO3 | |||||
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions. |
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Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
LO4 | |||||
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Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity. |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject |
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Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid). |
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Ability to work individually and within the discipline |
LO5 | |||||
| 2 |
Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Ability to communicate verbally |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing |
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| 10 |
Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis |
LO1 | |||||
| 2 |
Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation |
LO2 | |||||
| 11 |
Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes. |
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