BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4107 | Positive Psychology and Career Management | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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 : | |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Yok |
Course Objectives: | The course is divided to different parts. For the first part main aim is to explain effects of positive psychology and positive organizational behavior on work life. At second part it is aimed to explain and discuss effects of individual and organizational career management on future decisions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who completed this course completely will be able to I- Learn general concepts about positive psychology II- Realize importance of happiness and subjective well-being on life satisfaction III- Learn the concept of psychological capital IV- Realize the importance of work-life balance for job performance V- Learn general concepts about career management VI- List activities that are organized by organizations related to career management VII- Realize the importance of personal features on career management VIII- Write their CV IX- Learn how to behave at job interviews |
In this course, concepts related to career management and positive psychology will be explained. During positive psychology part basic concepts of positive psychology, the concept of happiness, work-life balance and positive organizational behavior will be discussed. In the part of career management; individual and organizational career management, skills and values, CV writing and, job interviews will be explained. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction Positive Psychology | Textbooks and presntations |
1) | Business life and career management | Textbooks and presentations |
2) | The meaning of happiness and subjective well-being | Textbooks and presentations |
3) | Positive emotions, self regulation and control | Textbooks and presentations |
4) | Positive Organizational Behavior | Textbooks and presentations |
5) | Work-life balance- SWOT Analysis | Textbooks and presentations |
6) | Job attitudes and effect of positive psychology on work performance | Textbooks and presentations |
7) | Review and Midterm | Textbooks and presentations |
8) | Introduction to career management | Textbooks and presentations |
9) | Career Management in organizations | Textbooks and presentations |
10) | Individual Career Management | Textbooks and presentations |
11) | Realizing your values and skills | Textbooks and presentations |
13) | CV Writing and Job interviews | Textbooks and presentations |
14) | General Review and Relationship between career management and positive psychology | N/A |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Positive Psychology (2009), by Steve Baumgardner, Marie K. Crothers, Pearson. 2. What color is your parachute? (2018), by Richard N. Bolles, Ten Speed Press |
References: | Managing Careers: theory and practice (2004), by Yehuda Baruch, Prentice Hall. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 7 | % 35 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 11 | 33 |
Quizzes | 7 | 7 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 155 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | |
3) | Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
9) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |