Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY426

Course Name:

Trafffic Psychology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University / Foreign Language

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to define the basic concepts, approaches and techniques and psychological assessment practices in the field of traffic psychology.
Course Content:	Definitions, concepts and basic issues related to traffic psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, students know the methods of traffic psychology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in traffic psychology as they have basic and general knowledge of the field of traffic psychology.
2) At the end of this course, students will be able to convey their written and verbal thoughts on solutions to problems related to traffic psychology.
3) At the end of this course, students will be able to explain traffic psychology to various audiences, and convey their thoughts, verbally and in writing, about possible solutions to problems.
4) At the end of this course, students make applications related to traffic psychology in cooperation with experts from other disciplines.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to traffic psychology	-
2)	Applications of traffic psychology	Reading the required materials
3)	Safe driver behavior	Reading the required materials
4)	Ensuring people's happiness in traffic	Reading the required materials
5)	Ensuring people's trust in traffic	Reading the required materials
6)	The importance of traffic psychology in maintaining the order of the traffic system	Reading the required materials
7)	Traffic psychology practices in different countries	Reading the required materials
8)	Programs for drunk drivers in Europe	Reading the required materials
9)	Information from psychotechnical evaluations	Reading the required materials
10)	Information from psychotechnical evaluations	Reading the required materials
11)	Driver development programs to reintegrate the people who caused the accident into society.	Reading the required materials
12)	Driver development programs to reintegrate the people who caused the accident into society.	Reading the required materials
13)	Driver development programs to reintegrate the people who caused the accident into society.	Reading the required materials
14)	General evaluation	Reading the required materials
15)	Final Exam	Preparing for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bu derse ait kaynak kitap bulunmamaktadır. Kaynak olarak, konuyla ilgili son dönemde yayınlanmış makalelerden yararlanılacaktır.
References:	Bu derse ait kaynak kitap bulunmamaktadır. Kaynak olarak, konuyla ilgili son dönemde yayınlanmış makalelerden yararlanılacaktır.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	4	5	3
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Presentations / Seminar	15	45
Project	15	30
Homework Assignments	15	45
Midterms	2	6
Final	1	3
Total Workload		219