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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03171025 | Applied Personnel Selection and Placement | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+2+0 | 4 | 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 job analysis, job description, and determining personnel requirements. Students engage in candidate evaluation using psychometric tests, interview techniques, group exercises, and assessment center applications. Ethical and legal issues in the selection and placement process are also discussed. Practical case studies and role-playing activities are included to provide students with hands-on experience.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn employee selection and placement processes both theoretically and practically in organizational settings. It aims to develop students'ability to evaluate candidates based on job analysis, identify suitable positions, and effectively apply selection methods. The course also teaches the use of tools such as psychological tests, interview techniques, and assessment centers. It aims to help students make scientific and ethical decisions in human resource management processes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P7 | Supports the field practices of professional subjects with trainings, workshops, conferences, symposiums, seminars, etc. that contribute to personal and professional development in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | 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. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Participates in individual and team activities and can successfully carry out these activities. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Utilizes opportunities for intra-group and inter-group collaboration. | P.8.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Analyzes the outcomes of individual and team activities, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and uses these analyses for self-improvement. | P.8.4 | 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 personnel selection and placement |
| 2 | Job analysis and job description: key concepts and methods |
| 3 | Determining personnel requirements and creating job profiles |
| 4 | Introduction to candidate evaluation methods: types of tests and interviews |
| 5 | Administration and interpretation of psychometric tests |
| 6 | Interview techniques and structured interviews |
| 7 | Group exercises and simulation practices |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Operation of assessment centers and practical examples |
| 10 | Job placement processes and placement decisions |
| 11 | Ethical and legal issues in candidate selection |
| 12 | Performance prediction and candidate suitability assessment |
| 13 | Practical application through case studies and role-playing |
| 14 | General review and applied evaluation exercises |
| 15 | General review and applied evaluation exercises |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 (%) |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 135 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Participates in individual and team activities and can successfully carry out these activities. | - | 5 |
| O3 | Utilizes opportunities for intra-group and inter-group collaboration. | - | 5 |
| O4 | Analyzes the outcomes of individual and team activities, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and uses these analyses for self-improvement. | - | 5 |