TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY425	TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the subjects, methods and approaches in the field of traffic psychology to the students.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as "theoretical and practical studying of traffic psychology topics such as driver behaviour, psycho-technical assessment, risk taking, and rehabilitation of drivers."

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the research topics and methods of traffic psychology. (Bloom’s 4)
Evaluate the different motivations and processes that underlie human behaviour in traffic. (Bloom’s 5)
Plan solutions in which way and how the road user behaviour can change in order to increase traffic safety. (Bloom’s 6)
Research theoretical knowledge and approaches learned during the course to solve traffic safety problems (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to traffic psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Research methods & Models of driver behavior	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Driver capacities: vision, attention, perception	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Driver capacities: age effects	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Psycho-technical assessment of drivers	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Psycho-technical assessment of drivers	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Driving style: Speeding	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Driving style: Aggressive driving, occupant protection	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Driver impairments: alcohol and drug use	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Driver impairments: fatigue, distraction and inattention	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Other road users: pedestrians	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Other road users: motorcyclists	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Crash causation and analysis	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Crash countermeasures and design of safety	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
PORTER,B.E.(Ed.)(20119).Handbook of Traffic Psychology. Academic Press.
HENNESSY,D.(Ed.)(2010).Traffic Psychology An International Perspective. Nova Science.

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
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	0	0	0
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	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128