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Lesson Information

Course Credit	2.0
Course ECTS Credit	2.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
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Instructor (s)	Instructor OVAIS VOHRA
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The Behavioral Science course aims to equip students with an understanding of human behavior through psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. The course will help students analyze individual and group behaviors, evaluate dynamics of motivation, communication, and leadership, and apply behavioral theories in various contexts.
Course Content	The course covers psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence human behavior. Students will study key behavioral theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, as well as group dynamics, communication strategies, and leadership theories. The course also explores how behavioral sciences contribute to organizational development, leadership, and business processes.

The aim of the course

The Behavioral Science course aims to equip students with an understanding of human behavior through psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. The course will help students analyze individual and group behaviors, evaluate dynamics of motivation, communication, and leadership, and apply behavioral theories in various contexts.

Course Content

The course covers psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence human behavior. Students will study key behavioral theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, as well as group dynamics, communication strategies, and leadership theories. The course also explores how behavioral sciences contribute to organizational development, leadership, and business processes.

Learning Outcomes

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their field.
Demonstrates awareness of occupational health and safety, environmental responsibility, and quality assurance processes.
Identifies and explains core management concepts, functions, and major managerial approaches
Explains key business processes in areas such as marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, management, and production.
Integrates knowledge from related disciplines such as economics, behavioral sciences, sociology, psychology, and law within the context of the field.
Follows current developments and practices in the profession and applies them effectively.
Effectively utilizes information technologies (such as software, programs, animation, etc.) relevant to the profession.
Demonstrates the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and offer appropriate solutions.
Communicates ideas effectively and clearly through both written and oral means, in line with acquired knowledge and skills.
Takes responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
Demonstrates awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of field-related data.
Follows field-related knowledge and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to Behavioral Sciences: Definition and scope of behavioral sciences, The effect of psychology, sociology, and cultural factors on human behavior.
2	Understanding Human Behavior: Basic psychological theories of human behavior, the impact of social interactions on individual behavior, the role of cultural factors in human behavior.
3	Psychological Factors and Human Behavior: Key psychological theories: Psychoanalytic, cognitive, and humanistic approaches.
4	The Impact of Sociological and Cultural Factors on Human Behavior: Sociological theories: Situationalism, role theory, social learning.
5	Understanding Individual and Group Behavior: The relationship between individual behaviors, motivation, personality, and emotional intelligence; group dynamics and team behaviors.
6	Examining Behavioral Theories (Part 1): Individual behavior theories: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.
7	Examining Behavioral Theories (Part 2): Group behavior theories: Belbin Team Roles, Tuckman's Stages of Group Development.
8	Behavioral Sciences and Organizational Development: The contribution of behavioral sciences to organizational development.
9	Motivation Dynamics: Motivation theories: Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom.
10	Communication Dynamics: Effective communication strategies and techniques.
11	Leadership Dynamics: Leadership theories: Autocratic, democratic, transformational leadership.
12	Dynamics Influencing Human Behavior in the Work Environment: Stress, teamwork, and conflict management in work environments.
13	The Impact of Behavioral Sciences on Business: The contribution of behavioral sciences to leadership processes; the relationship between human resources, strategic management, and behavioral sciences.
14	Future Perspectives: The future of psychology, sociology, and behavioral sciences. The psychological and sociological impact of digitalization and new workforce dynamics.

Resources

-Ross, Ralph Gilbert. The Fabric of Society. New York: Harcourt, 1957.
-Karlin, Jules. Man’s Behaviour. New York: MacMillan, 1967.
-Thompson, James D, Donald R. Van Houten. The Behavioral Sciences: An Interpretation. California: Addison-Wesley Publication, 1970.

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