Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03151014 | Traffic Psychology | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course covers the basic concepts and theoretical approaches of traffic psychology. Driver behavior, risky and aggressive driving, speeding violations, and the effects of alcohol and substance use on traffic are examined. Psychological processes such as attention, perception, reaction time, and decision-making in traffic are discussed. In addition, the psychological causes of traffic accidents, driver assessment methods, and psychological intervention and education programs aimed at improving traffic safety are included in the course content.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to examine human behavior in traffic from a psychological perspective. The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes of drivers, pedestrians, and other road users are addressed. Psychological factors such as attention, perception, decision-making, risk-taking, and stress and their effects on traffic safety are analyzed. The course aims to enable students to evaluate traffic accidents in terms of psychological causes and develop preventive approaches.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 5 |
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 4 |
| P10 | Has the ability to produce culturally specific practical solutions within the scope of community service by addressing the problems encountered in the light of scientific methods. | 4 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Addresses and analyzes problems using scientific methods. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. | P.11.2 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, objectives and scope, introduction to traffic psychology |
| 2 | Human factors in the traffic system and behavioral approaches |
| 3 | Perception and attention processes in traffic |
| 4 | Reaction time, decision-making, and cognitive load |
| 5 | Theories and models of driver behavior |
| 6 | Risk perception, risk-taking, and speeding behavior |
| 7 | Aggression, anger, and emotional processes in traffic |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Effects of alcohol, substances, and medications on driving |
| 10 | Fatigue, sleep deprivation, and driver distraction |
| 11 | Psychological causes of traffic accidents and accident analysis |
| 12 | Driver assessment and psychological measurement methods |
| 13 | Traffic safety education and behavioral interventions |
| 14 | Special groups and traffic: elderly, young drivers, pedestrians |
| 15 | General evaluation |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 160 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,33 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P5 | P7 | P10 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Addresses and analyzes problems using scientific methods. | - | 4 | - | - | 3 | - |
| O6 | Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. | 4 | - | - | 5 | - | 5 |