PSY4750 TOPICS IN TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2334750 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. BAHAR ÖZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to immerse students in a hands-on, basic field study experience focused on traffic psychology, involving data collection, analysis and presenting the findings. Students will gather data and progressively analyze it to raise awareness and promote safety in addressing traffic-related issues. Throughout the process, they will be guided and supervised by the course instructor and teaching assistants. By the end of the term, students will present their findings and reflect on the process.
IMPORTANT!
Information about the Course for the Spring Semester of 2024-2025:
During the Spring semester of 2024-2025, this course will take place in the Erdal İnönü Hall, located on the Music and Fine Arts Department floor of the Library building.
Students who attend the first class on February 18, 2025, will be able to add the course to their registration during the add-drop period.
Students who do not attend the first class but still wish to take the course are required to contact (ozbahar@metu.edu.tr) and get the approval of the instructor before adding the course to their registration.
Course Content
Each topics course is designed to deepen the student ` s knowledge in a selected issue-oriented sub-area of the field. The course may involve analysis of current theoretical debates, a detailed treatment of a subarea, which may appear as a chapter in a regular survey course, or by getting acquainted with the skills required for in depth analysis.
Course Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to help students understand how to conduct a small-scale traffic psychology study step by step. Upon completion, students will have a deeper understanding of traffic systems, traffic culture, and safety improvement, alongside key concepts in traffic psychology. They will also gain practical experience in conducting a basic field study in this area.
IMPORTANT!
Information about the Course for the Spring Semester of 2024-2025:
During the Spring semester of 2024-2025, this course will take place in the Erdal İnönü Hall, located on the Music and Fine Arts Department floor of the Library building.
Students who attend the first class on February 18, 2025, will be able to add the course to their registration during the add-drop period.
Students who do not attend the first class but still wish to take the course are required to contact (ozbahar@metu.edu.tr) and get the approval of the instructor before adding the course to their registration.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service training, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Skills in independent and team work. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution