GEP0810 Systems-Design Thinking and ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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
GEP0810 Systems-Design Thinking and Management Fall 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET DEĞİRMENCİ
Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Attendants will be informed about; thinking process, method, methodology, holistic thinking, design thinking and designing purposfull systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course attendants will be informed about:
-Thinking process
-Problem formulation
-How to answer why, how and what questions?
-The concepts of feedback, chaos, and complexity
-The difference between mindless and minded systems.
-Design thinking.
-Interactive planning
-Decision support systems

Course Content

Thinking process, systems thinking,chaos and complexity, methodology,socio-cultural systems, iterative process of inquiry, design thinking, interactive planning,decision support systems

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Thinking process: dreaming, metaphor, inquaiy, paradigm, environment Text
2) How to answer what, how and why questions. Reductionist and holistic approaches Text
3) Systems thinking: definition of systems and the implications of definitions for real life problems Text
4) Systems principals Text
5) Theory of chaos and complexity Text
6) Socio-cultural systems Text
7) General review Text
8) Midterm exam
9) İterative holistic inquiry Text
10) Design thinking Text
11) Idealized design Text
12) Interactive planning Text
13) Case study Text
14) Desicion support systems Text

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: DEĞİRMENCİ, M.(2007) Amaçlı canlılar:yönetimde üçüncü nesil sistem düşüncesi, İstanbul, Hiperlink
References: CAPRA, F. (1996) Yaşamın örgüsü : zihin ve maddenin yeni bir örgüsü, (çev. B. KURYEL).İstanbul, Yapı Merkezi.
MORGAN, G. (1997) Yönetim ve örgüt teorilerinde metafor, (çev.G. BULUT). İstanbul, MESS.

ACKOFF, R.L. (1999) Re-Creating the corporation : a design of organizations for the 21st centuary. New York, Oxford University Press.
GHARAJEDAGHI, J. (2011) Systems thinking : managing chaos and complexity: a platform for designing business architecture. Burlington, Morgan kaufmann.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 1 24 24
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 96

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 1
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 1
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 5