MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EDT5009	Human Performance Technology	Spring	3	0	3	12

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The overall course objectives are: Examine basic concepts and principles of human performance technology Describe the models used in human performance technology. Examine the systematic approach to the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement interventions (performance support systems, job analysis/work design, personal development, human resource development, organizational communication, organizational design and development, financial systems)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. to be able to discuss key concepts and terminology in human performance improvement
2. to be able to discuss the domain, origins, and key figures of human performance technology
3. to be able to distinguish between instructional technology and performance technology.
4. to be able to discuss the elements of selected human performance technology models.
5. to be able to explain a procedure for conducting a needs assessment and a cause analysis
6. to be able to examine the systematic approach to the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement interventions
7. to be able to discuss emerging trends in human performance technology
8. to be able to discuss selected strategies and tactics for performance improvement.

Course Content

Bu ders Insan Performans Teknolojisi alanina giriş niteliğindedir. İnsan performansı, insan performansı sistem modelleri ile ilgili temel kavram ve prensipleri ve insan performans modelleri ile ilgili problemleri inceler. Özellikle de bu derste performans geliştirme uygulamalarını (performans destek sistemleri, iş analizi, iş tasarımı, bireysel gelişim, insan kaynakları gelişimi, organizasyon iletişimi, organizasyon tasarımı ve gelişimi, finansal sistemler) derinlemesine analiz etme vurgulanmaktadır.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Overview
2)	What is Human Performance Technology?
3)	Human Performance Technology Models and Innovation
4)	Human Performance Technology Models
5)	Performance Analysis - Defining the problem or opportunity (Organization analysis, Environmental Analysis, Gap Analysis)
6)	Cause Analysis and Technology foresight and forecasting
7)	HPT Tools and Strategies
8)	Perspectives on HPT
9)	Teknoloji ve Öğrenme
10)	Shift from Training to Performance, Motivation, Performance Support Systems
11)	Design and manage HPT course project
12)	Technology Assessment
13)	Project Work & Project Presentations
14)	Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Van Tiem, D.M., Moseley, J.L. and Dessinger, J.C. (2004). Fundamentals of performance technology: A guide to improving people, process, and performance, Second Edition. Washington, DC: International Society for Performance Improvement. Pershing J. A. (Ed.). (2006). Handbook of human performance technology (3rd Ed.). San Francisco: JosseyBass.
References:	-

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Project	1	% 45
Final	1	% 35
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 20
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 80
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	90	90
Quizzes	1	10	10
Final	1	50	50
Total Workload			192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases.	3
2)	Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format.	4
3)	Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.	5
4)	Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish.	3
5)	Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills.	4
6)	Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods.	4
7)	Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills.	3
8)	Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects.	5
9)	Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them.	4
10)	Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology.	5
11)	Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions.	4