Information Package / Course Catalogue
Behavioral Sciences
Course Code: BYA155
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

Identifying the causes of human behavior and the factors affecting them is the most important key to understanding and managing people. In this course, it is tried to understand human and interpret behaviors and teach ways to direct it positively.

Course Content

This course has been incorporated into the curriculum to facilitate the interpretation of human activities and to steer this interpretation in alignment with organizational interests. Serving as a foundational component for the Organizational Behavior modules—which are explored in greater detail in subsequent terms—this course is essential and significant for conveying the elements necessary to render the human element meaningful within the organizational context.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to interpret the basic sources of Human Behavior.
2.Compare the basic principles of different approaches that explain the factors that shape human behavior.
3.Can identify sources of motivation.
4.Can distinguish cultural differences.
5.Will be able to identify situations affecting interpersonal relationships.
6.They will be able to make sense of the behaviors of people within the organizational structure.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Behavioral Sciences, Prof.Dr. Salih Güney, 2017, Nobel Publishing
2.Behavioral Sciences, Prof.Dr. Ali Şimşek, Instructor. Ömer Eroğlu, 2018, Education Publications
3.Behavioral Sciences Concepts and Theories, Prof.Dr. Hasan Tutar, 2016, Seçkin Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Behavioral Sciences
Week 2 - Theoretical
Behavioral Plane, Social Status, Role, and Role Conflict
Week 3 - Theoretical
Culture and Organizational Culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Concept of Attitude, Formation of Attitudes, The Function of Attitudes in Determining Behavior
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Concept of Personality, Basic Characteristics of Personality, Personality Theories and Types - QUİZ
Week 6 - Theoretical
Discussion of the Personality Factor in Person-Organization Integration
Week 7 - Theoretical
Perception and Learning
Week 8 - Theoretical
Perception and Learning - Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Communication Process and Factors Hindering Effective Communication
Week 10 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication Modes and the Future of Virtual Communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Groups and Group Behaviors
Week 12 - Theoretical
Motivation and Job Satisfaction
Week 13 - Theoretical
Motivation and Job Satisfaction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Stress and Stress Management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Assignment1516
Reading1505
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
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PÇ-19
OÇ-1
4
4
4
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
3
2
5
OÇ-4
2
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
4
1
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026