CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
OGK1014 | Behavioral Sciences and Security Communication | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET NACİ ÜNAL |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Absent |
Course Objectives: | It is aimed to enable students to comprehend the psychological and sociological aspects of human behavior; effects of factors such as personality, culture etc. on behavior; communication and its importance. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Have knowledge about human behaviors in social and business environment. 2. Knows the theories which explain how human behaviours emerge. 3. Knows how people's learning, motivation and recognition processes work. 4. Knows about interpersonal differences and similarities. 5. Knows about culture, culturel differences, stres and their effects on behaviour. 6. Have the knowledge about the fundamental concepts related with communication. |
Behaviors, and its basis, motivation, attitudes, belief, values, and attribution processes, learning, personality, culture, groups, and group behaviors, leadership, stress management, and communication concept are the main topics of the course. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Behavioral Sciences | |
2) | Behaviors and Its Biological Basis | |
3) | Motivation | |
4) | Attitudes and Behaviors | |
5) | Perception | |
6) | Attribution | |
7) | Learning and Learning Theories | |
8) | Personality and Personality Theories | |
9) | Beliefs and Values | |
10) | Culture and Behavior | |
11) | Groups and Group Behavior | |
12) | Leadership | |
13) | Stress Management | |
14) | Communication |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hasan Tutar, Davranış Bilimleri:Kavramlar ve Kuramlar, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2013 M.Şerif Şimşek, Tahir Akgemci, Adnan Çelik, Davranış Bilimleri, Gazi Kitabevi, 2010. |
References: | http://www.guvenlikdunyasi.com.tr/ |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 6 |
Midterms | 1 | % 24 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Quizzes | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 79 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |