DESICION MAKING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IBY319	DESICION MAKING TECHNIQUES	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 provide the student with knowledge and skills of practice of decision making methods used for identification and solution of a problem.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include decision analysis, theory of profit, software used in issues of decision resolution, multi criteria decision making and configuration of the issue of decision.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe basic concepts of decision making.
Explain the methods of multiple criteria decision making.
Apply patterning the issues of decision.
Apply software used in analysing the issues of decision.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Decision making	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
2	Reading	Decision Analysis: Decision making under conditions of certainty and uncertainty	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
3	Reading	Decision Analysis: Decision making under risk and theory of profit I	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
4	Reading	Decision Analysis: Theory of Profit II	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
5	Reading	Decision Trees	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
6	Reading	Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Configuration of the Issue of Decision: Cognitive Maps	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
7	Reading	Configuration of the Issue of Decision: DEMATEL	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
8	Reading	Patterning the Issue of Decision: Decision Matrix	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
9	Reading	Analysis of the Issue of Decision: Simple Methods	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Analysis of the Issue of Decision: Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHS)	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
12	Reading	Analysis of the Issue of Decision: Moral-oriented methods (SAW, WP, TOPSIS)	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
13	Reading	Analysis of the Issue of Decision: Priority-oriented Methods (ANP, ELECTRE, PROMETHEE)	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
14	Reading	Softwares used in issues of decision resolution: SuperDecision, QM for Windows.	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
15	Reading	General Review	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yildirim, B. F., Onder, T. (2015). “Cok Kriterli Karar Verme”, Dora Publications.
Saaty, T.L. (2012). “Decision Making for Leaders: The Analytic Hierarchy Process dor Decisions in a Complex World”, 3rd Edition, Pittsburgh.

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.	0
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.				3

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
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.					4

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
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.		1

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
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.		1

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.	0

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.	0

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.				3
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.			2
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.					4

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		1
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.			2
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.	0

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	6	4	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	128