TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

GENERAL INFORMATION
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
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	Literature review	Driving style: Aggressive driving, occupant protection	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
9	Literature review	Driver impairments: alcohol and drug use	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.

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