Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

General Information Unit Staff Academic Information Programme Outcomes Course Structure Diagram Contact Information

Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Fatma Nur ALTIN

Ins. Muammer KORKUT

Ins. Müge DERELİ

İntroduction to Academic Life

Course Code	: FZ014
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 first-year physiotherapy associate degree students in adapting to academic life, to introduce them to the structure of higher education, and to raise awareness on institutional functioning, academic ethics, digital systems, effective learning strategies, and personal development.

Course Content

This course is designed to support physiotherapy associate degree students in adapting to university life. It covers topics such as the structure of higher education, academic ethics, use of digital resources, time management, effective learning strategies, academic advising, career planning, and social integration. Aimed at contributing to both academic and personal development, the course also provides information about the program and introduces students to the facilities and opportunities offered by the university.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Ins. Müge DERELİ

Learning Outcomes

1.	Adapt more easily to university life.
2.	Understand the structure and objectives of the physiotherapy program.
3.	Recognize principles of academic ethics.
4.	Develop time management and effective study skills.
5.	Effectively use digital systems and academic resources.
6.	Plan personal and professional development.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Course presentations
2.	Orientation booklet

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Orientation to university and the program

Week 2 - Theoretical

Structure of higher education

Week 3 - Theoretical

Introduction to the field of physiotherapy

Week 4 - Theoretical

Academic ethics and integrity

Week 5 - Theoretical

Academic advising system

Week 6 - Theoretical

Library and digital resources

Week 7 - Theoretical

Learning management systems (e.g., LMS, SIS)

Week 8 - Theoretical

Time management and study skills

Week 9 - Theoretical

Exams and evaluation criteria

Week 10 - Theoretical

Communication and teamwork

Week 11 - Theoretical

Career planning and professional goals

Week 12 - Theoretical

Student clubs

Week 13 - Theoretical

Social life

Week 14 - Theoretical

General Information and Term Evaluation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	2	2	56
Quiz	2	2	1	6
Midterm Examination	1	5	1	6
Final Examination	1	6	1	7
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				75

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	PÇ-14	PÇ-15	PÇ-16	PÇ-17	PÇ-18	PÇ-19	PÇ-20	PÇ-21
OÇ-1												4						4	4
OÇ-2												5						5	5
OÇ-3												4						4	4
OÇ-4												4						4	4
OÇ-5												4						4	4
OÇ-6												4						4	4

Person Responsible for Information Package

Ins. Fatma Nur ALTIN

Ins. Muammer KORKUT

Ins. Müge DERELİ