Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Practice
Course Code: LBT199
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 4
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to become familiar with their professional field, interact with industry representatives and graduates, gain knowledge about career planning processes, observe working life through technical visits, and develop awareness of their professional growth and career development.

Course Content

This course covers course orientation, career planning, preparation for professional life, talks with industry representatives, sharing of graduate experiences, job search processes, résumé preparation, interview techniques, private sector practices, technical visits to laboratories and various production facilities, professional development activities, self-assessment studies, and student feedback.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fields of employment and career opportunities in laboratory technology.
2.Prepares basic career planning tools used in job application processes (e.g., résumé, cover letter).
3.Evaluates the information obtained from industry representatives, alumni, and technical visits in terms of professional development.
4.Evaluates current industry expectations and working conditions related to professional practices.
5.Evaluates personal professional competencies and develops a plan for achieving career goals.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kuzgun, Y. (2014). Meslek Gelişimi ve Danışmanlığı. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2.Yeşilyaprak, B. (2021). Mesleki Rehberlik ve Kariyer Danışmanlığı. Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to the course, its objectives, scope, and explanation of the activities to be carried out throughout the semester
Week 2 - Practice
Career planning and professional development opportunities
Week 3 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits
Week 4 - Practice
Curriculum Vitae (CV) preparation and job application processes.
Week 5 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits
Week 6 - Practice
Student self-assessment studies and evaluation of professional development awareness
Week 7 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits
Week 8 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits
Week 9 - Practice
Student self-assessment studies and evaluation of professional development awareness.
Week 10 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visit
Week 11 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits
Week 12 - Practice
Student self-assessment studies and evaluation of professional development awareness
Week 13 - Practice
Professional Development Activities: Talks with Industry Representatives and Alumni, Career Experiences, and Technical Visits.
Week 14 - Practice
Course evaluation, student feedback, and overall assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice140342
Assignment1011
Quiz1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)45
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
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5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026