TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI425	TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Prof. ABDULSAMET HAŞILOĞLU
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

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	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.

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	10	3	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	158