PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP203	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I	3	6	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of the on-site application activity;providing students with the opportunity to test their knowledge in a specific career field, providing them with the ability to transfer the acquired theoretical knowledge to practice and to develop skills and techniques in the profession, contributing to the adaptation of the academic environment to the working environment and increasing their understanding of responsibility.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Practice at the internship.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Collects and evaluates professional information regularly.
Reinforces the factual knowledge the has acquired about the profession with the applications encounters in the workplace where the practices on-site.
Solves work-related and interpersonal problems using organizational skills in areas related to the profession.
Develops problem solving ability and uses this ability in various fields related to the profession.
Develops verbal and written communication competencies appropriate to the work environment in which the profession.
In matters related to the profession, uses up-to-date technologies suitable for the characteristics of the workplace.
Carries out its work with work ethics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research	Completing the bureaucratic procedures between the institution to be applied on-site and the university	Practice
2	Individual research	Completing the student's orientation	Practice
3	Individual research	Introducing laboratory tools, instruments and devices related to the field	Practice
4	Individual research	Conducting a basic level study in the field	Practice
5	Individual research	Taking responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in the field of applications	Practice
6	Individual research	Evaluating the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field	Practice
7	Individual research	To be able to carry out activities within the framework of a project	Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research	Determining and meeting the learning needs related to the field	Practice
10	Individual research	Establishing the relationship of the lessons learned with the applications and meeting the problems encountered in the applications with the courses taught in the program	Practice
11	Individual research	Using information and communication technologies together with the computer software required by the field	Practice
12	Individual research	Transfer of thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills in the field through written and verbal communication	Practice
13	Individual research	Sharing ideas and solutions to problems related to the field with experts	Practice
14	Individual research	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language	Practice
15	Individual research	Preparing reports for the solution of problems that may be encountered in this practice	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
https://resim.gelisim.edu.tr/YONETMELIK_YONERGE/stajyonergesi_05_04_2023.pdf

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of laboratory science.						5
2	They have a minimum technical infrastructure in basic mathematics and science subjects.	0
3	They acquire the ability to effectively collect data through efficient sampling, experiments, and analysis, and to interpret and evaluate the obtained data.						5
4	They are aware of the fundamental concepts related to quality assurance and quality management systems, and they can conduct work in accordance with the importance of the quality control process within total quality management.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capability to generate original ideas that can respond to the demands and advancements in the laboratory sector, as well as the ability to conduct research and development (R&D) activities.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They interpret and evaluate data using the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in their field, identify problems, analyze them, and participate/take responsibility in planned activities for solving them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the ability to work independently.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They acquire an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and gain an understanding of keeping up with developments in science and technology, as well as continually renewing themselves.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are respectful towards historical values and possess social responsibility awareness.		1
2	They understand the necessity of teamwork and engage in team collaboration when needed.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are knowledgeable about laboratory technology and proficiently utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in an appropriate and effective manner.						5
2	They can conduct analyses of food, water, plants, soil, chemicals, microbiological samples, and medical materials.						5
3	They have sufficient awareness regarding individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety.						5
4	They act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation, and professional ethical standards regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as an individual.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	6	84
Preliminary & Further Study	5	1	5
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	5	2	10
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	28	0	103