Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI425 | TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
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Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
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Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
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Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
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Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
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Uses the educational role in the social service area.
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Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
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Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
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Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 158 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 6,2 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |