Information Package / Course Catalogue
University Culture
Course Code: YB109
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 purpose of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of university life; to familiarize them with the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to university life; to provide them with an understanding of national and international educational opportunities; to introduce them to the university's administrative and service units; and to encourage student participation in various scientific, cultural, artistic, and athletic activities. It also aims to equip students with individual time management, stress management skills, and motivational techniques.

Course Content

This course covers topics such as an introduction to Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın and Nazilli districts, university-based units such as the library, health, culture, and sports centers, student clubs, arts and science clubs, national and international opportunities and educational matters at the university, exchange programs, scholarships and loans, regulations regarding student affairs and exams, basic protocol, job interviews, interview techniques, and petition writing. It also addresses topics such as time and stress management and motivational resources.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. İlhami AKSU
Learning Outcomes
1.Obtains the necessary information to adapt to university life.
2.Explains the laws, regulations and guidelines for university life.
3.He/she has comprehensive information about the District and Province where he/she lives.
4.Defines the university's mission, vision and rules, adopts its values and gains awareness of social responsibility.
5.Understands the importance of scientific, social, cultural, artistic and sporting activities and participates in them.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Adnan Menderes University Undergraduate and Associate Degree Education-Teaching Exam Regulation
2.Nazilli Health Services Vocational School Measurement and Evaluation Guide
3.Articles of the Higher Education Law Regarding Student Discipline
4.Aydın Adnan Menderes University University Adaptation Booklet
5.Current information on exchange programs and national and international programs available on the Council of Higher Education website
6.Current web resources on time, stress management and motivation techniques
7.Current website announcements of relevant institutions for various sports, arts and cultural activities
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Examining the University Adjustment Booklet, possible problems related to adaptation, and ways to gain effective coping skills
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Council of Higher Education and its system, the introduction of the departments and programs of our University and Vocational School
Week 3 - Theoretical
Aydın Adnan Menderes University associate degree education and examination regulations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Transfers and conditions for inter-university and intra-university transfers to the same diploma or different diploma programs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Double Major and minor programs, introduction, conditions and application deadlines, national and international exchange programs (Erasmus, Farabi, Mevlana)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Time Management and time management techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Higher Education Student Disciplinary Regulations and Rules to be Followed in Exams (Midterm Exams)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Stress Management and Coping Methods (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Motivation Techniques and Individual Motivation Methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Protocol Management and Basic Protocol Rules
Week 11 - Theoretical
University Student Societies, Activities, and the Importance of Participating and Working in Student Societies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effective Presentation Techniques, Effective Speaking, Diction and Self-Expression
Week 13 - Practice
Visit to the Historical Sümerbank Printed Printing Factory Memorial House on the Sümer Campus (with a guide)
Week 14 - Practice
Environmental Tours Kuşadası Dilek Peninsula National Park
Week 15 - Practice
Visits to Historical and Tourist Places in Aydın and Nazilli
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151252
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
4
3
4
4
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4
4
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4
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3
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3
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2
4
3
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3
4
3
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3
3
3
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3
3
OÇ-5
3
4
3
3
3
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3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026