Information Package / Course Catalogue
Consumer Behavior
Course Code: PAR112
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to understand consumer behavior and the factors that affect these behaviors. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed that students learn consumption and other related concepts, and comprehend certain behavioral theories.

Course Content

Consumption and consumption-related concepts, consumer behavior models, factors affecting consumer behavior, consumers' purchasing decision processes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onur TERZİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Having knowledge about general consumer behavior
2.Understanding consumer behavior patterns
3.Understanding consumer behavior patterns
4.Learning the effects of cultural, personal, psychological and personal factors on consumer behavior
5.Understanding consumers' purchasing decision processes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tüketici Davranışları – Remzi ALTUNIŞIK- A. Hamdi İSLAMOĞLU
2.Tüketici Davranışları – Mehmet Akif ÇAKIRER – Sezen BOZYİĞİT
3.Tüketici Davranışı – Yavuz ODABAŞI – Gülfidan BARIŞ
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of resources and course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Consumption and Concepts Related to Consumption
Week 3 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Consumer Behavior and Behavior Models
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classical Consumer Behavior Models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modern Consumer Behavior Models
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cultural Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
Week 8 - Theoretical
Personal Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
Week 9 - Theoretical
Psychological Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychological Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
Week 11 - Theoretical
Consumer Purchasing Decision Process and Analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Consumer Purchasing Decision Process and Analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Studies
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 - Theory140342
Assignment130226
Individual Work80216
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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5
5
5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026