Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
17PSY 463Introduction to Traffic and Transportation Psychology3+0+03510.10.2023

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to increase awareness about how we can save lives with the contribution of science with regard to Traffic and Transportation Psychology. Using strong theoretical basis for studies, finding significant results, and publishing scientific articles are important for this area are the main objectives of this course.
Course Content This course aims to increase awareness about how we can save lives with the contribution of science with regard to Traffic and Transportation Psychology. Using strong theoretical basis for studies, finding significant results, and publishing scientific articles are important for this area are the main objectives of this course
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Özlem Ersan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
Course Notes Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 14 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
16
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 35 35
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,66666666666667 140

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To cover all key areas of research in traffic psychology including theory, applications, methodology and analyses, variables that affect traffic, driver problem behaviors, and countermeasures to reduce the risk of variables and behavior.
2 To increase awareness about how we can save lives with the contribution of science with regard to Traffic and Transportation Psychology
3 To get a new perspective how to study interdisciplinary ways

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 General Introduction for course description Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
2 How Many E’s in Road Safety? Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
3 Driver Control Theory Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
4 Research Methods in Traffic Psychology Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
5 Research Methods in Traffic Psychology (cont) Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
6 Neuroscience and Young Drivers Neuroscience and Old Drivers Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
7 Social, Personality, and Affective Constructs in Driving Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
8 Midterm Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
9 Person and Environment: Traffic Culture Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
10 Factors Influencing Safety Belt Use Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
11 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Speeding Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
12 Vulnerable Road Users Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
13 Driver Education and Training Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
14 Enforcement
15 Review of the semester Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)
16 Final examination Handbook of Traffic Psychology, 1st edition, Porter, B. (2011)

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 5
C1 4 3 4 3 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4
C2 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 5
C3 5 4 5 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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