INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
GEP0618 Communication and Stress Management Spring 3 0 3 5
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Instructor SİNEM İNCE
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The course aims to improve the communication skills of students, analyze the relationship between stress and organizational stress management and personal structure, and develop communication skills that will turn into lifelong gains.
In the course, you will be taught how to understand how stress arises through class exercises and readings, and how to apply stress management principles to achieve high performance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students analyze their own communication methods
2. To raise awareness of the differences and boundaries between communication and relationship.
3. Students gain awareness about communication theories and mass communication.
4. Students learn about stress.
5. Students gain stress management skills as individuals
6. By gaining information about stressors, students gain awareness of the stressors in their own lives and in the social environment.
7.To enable students to gain skills in the impact and management of organizational stress in their working lives.
8.Understand the complex relationship between stress and physical health

Course Content

In this course the relation between communication and stress management will be defined. Type of communication, communication problems, nature of stress, stress-related communication problems, personality and social factors in stress management will be analyzed.
The teaching methods to be used in the course are as follows:
Lecture: Theoretical information about communication and the connection between communication and stress, transfer of information about awareness,
Discussions: Discussions about the flow of daily communication, good examples and bad examples
Case analysis: Analysis of communication language in cases affecting our daily lives in the media and social media, group discussion
Research: Article research and readings on the topics to be given

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Let's get to know ourselves. Brain structure and working model Pls watch video Prof.Dr. Turker Kılıç
2) What is communication? Communication elements and types Please take notes on your own communication structure.
3) Difference between communication and relationship
4) What is successful communication?
5) Social Media and Communication
6) Communication and Persuasion
7) Communicaiton adn Body Language
8) Midterm projects presantations
9) Mass Media and our lifes
10) Definition, effects and types of stress
11) Personality and stress management
12) Personality and stress management II
13) Organizational stress
14) General course repetition

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kitle İletişim Kurmaları, 4x4’lül iletişim, Stres Yönetimi
References: Kitle İletişim Kuramları, 4x4’lük iletişim, Stres Yönetimi, Kitle Psikolojisi (Frued), Beden Dili- Joe Navarro & Marvin Karlins, Hemen Şimdi Stresi Yenin Kirk D. Strosahl, Patricia J. Robinson

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4 48
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.