Information Package / Course Catalogue
Behavior Science
Course Code: PAR125
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The main purpose of this course is to understand human behavior and to comprehend the main factors affecting these behaviors

Course Content

Behavioral sciences, cultural, social and psychological factors and behavior relationship motivation, perception, learning, personality

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hande KAFADAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Having an idea about human behaviors
2.Understanding the key factors that influence behavior
3.Learning interpersonal and organizational communication issues
4.Understanding the relationship between motivation and behavior
5.Learning the effects of social and cultural factors on behavior
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Davranış Bilimleri – Salih GÜNEY
2.Doğan CÜCELOĞLU- İnsan ve Davranışı
3.Feyzullah EROĞLU- Davranış Bilimleri
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of resources and course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Behavioral Sciences and Basic Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Culture and Behavior
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic Principles of Learning
Week 5 - Theoretical
Motivation and Urge
Week 6 - Theoretical
Motivation and Urge
Week 7 - Theoretical
Perception and Factors Affecting Perception
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social Groups
Week 9 - Theoretical
Personality and Self
Week 10 - Theoretical
Personality and Self
Week 11 - Theoretical
Attitudes and Prejudice
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Communication
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment70214
Individual Work90218
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
3
4
3
5
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4
4
4
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4
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3
3
3
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4
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4
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4
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3
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3
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5
4
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3
3
3
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3
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4
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3
4
3
3
3
3
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4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026