Information Package / Course Catalogue
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
Course Code: SYB343
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to explain the importance of making the right decisions by using intellectual knowledge and transferring knowledge in solving problems that are bound to arise in all areas and to teach how to use it in practice.

Course Content

Problem definition, problem solving process, how to solve creative problems, decision making process and techniques are taught.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat ŞENTUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the concepts of problem, decision making and creativity.
2.He/she can apply and explain the transfer of intellectual knowledge he/she has to reach the right decision.
3.The ability to find creative solutions to complex problems develops.
4.Willing to adapt to change.
5.The ability to work collaboratively develops and can apply the problem-solving method by facilitating it.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Problem Solving Strategies for Effective and Creative Solutions, Alfred S. Posamentier, Stephen Krulik Pegem Academy Publishing, 2020.
2.Problem Solving and Creativity Skills, Ferah Özer, Nihal Doğan Nobel Academy, 2022.
3.Decision Making and Problem Solving, John Adair, Pegem Academy Publishing, 2017.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the concepts of problem solving and decision making.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Explanation of the basic concepts and characteristics of innovation, creativity, imagination and different perspectives.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Explanation of problem solving methods and differences with the characteristics of experience and vision.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Explanation of problem types and solving stages.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explanation of creativity and creative thinking concepts with examples.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Dimensions of creativity.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Factors affecting creativity and benefits of creativity education.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Creative problem-solving techniques (Scamper and brainstorming technique)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiology and techniques of decision making
Week 11 - Theoretical
Creative problem-solving technique applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Creative problem-solving technique applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Creative problem-solving technique applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creative problem-solving technique applications
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory4014
Lecture - Practice101670
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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1
5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026