BIOL441 BIOENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Code:2380441
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Biology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN AVNİ ÖKTEM
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  •  current trends in global bio-business opportunities and
  • Basic concespts of knowledge-based bio-economy
  • Basics of legal requirements, intellectual property rights,
  • Funding opportunities to establish start-ups
  • Business plan preparation practices

Course Content

The course gives an introduction on bio-entrepreneurship. The students will be introduced with current trends in global bio-business opportunities and knowledge based bio-economy concept. Basics of legal requirements, intellectual property rights, regulatory environment, protection of ideas, funding opportunities to establish star-ups will be introduced. Important ventures in bio-business will be introduced. Business plan preparation and field visits to bio-based business facilities will be conducted.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between academic and applied R&D
  • Preapre and defend a business plan
  • Explore patents and utilty models
  • Formulate the preparation of projects for funding applications
  • Formulate a path for production of a product and/or service

 

 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology.
2Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety.
3Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology.
4Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish.
5Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology.
6Identify and explain issues in biological sciences.
7Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning.
8Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed.
9Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution