Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to the Academy and Orientation
Course Code: İAY022
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 aim of this course is to support students in adapting to university life in a healthy way, to ensure that they benefit from academic counseling services effectively, and to raise awareness of their academic, personal, social and professional development. It is also aimed for students who are new to university to recognize their academic responsibilities and to manage their own learning processes.

Course Content

Higher education system and university structure, academic advising process and functioning, course registrations and academic calendar, learning strategies, time and stress management, intra-university resources and support services, effective communication, self-awareness and self-management, ethical values, social adaptation, professional orientation and career planning.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hayriye ÇAKMAK
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains basic knowledge about the higher education system and university structure.
2.Participates effectively in the academic counseling process.
3.Develops learning strategies and makes academic planning.
4.Gains time management, self-assessment and goal setting skills.
5.Develops academic ethics, social adaptation and communication skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.YÖK, Academic Counseling Practices Handbook in Higher Education, 2022
2.Tutar, H., University Adaptation and Development Guide, Nobel Academic Publishing
3.Covey, S.R., 7 Habits of Effective People, Varlık Publishing
4.Aydın, A., Academic Success and Planning, Seçkin Publishing
5.Current university guidelines and student affairs announcements
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to University Culture and Orientation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Higher Education System: Institutional Structure and Operation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Academic Advisory System and Its Role
Week 4 - Theoretical
Course Registrations, Academic Calendar and OBIS Usage
Week 5 - Theoretical
Learning Theories and Learning Styles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Time Management and Academic Planning
Week 7 - Theoretical
Effective Study Techniques and Exam (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Self-Awareness and Self-Management Skills
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to University Resources and Support Units
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical Behaviors and Academic Honesty
Week 11 - Theoretical
Communication Skills and Social Adaptation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Career Awareness and Goal Setting
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lifelong Learning and Academic Development
Week 14 - Theoretical
CV Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment18816
Laboratory110111
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026