Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Adapting to University Life ZFZ107 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 0 + 2 1.0 1.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hülya ÜNVER
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. İsmet YILDIRIM (Güz)
Goals The development of life skills that will facilitate the student's individual, social, and academic adjustment to university life.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Acquires an understanding of the significance and life philosophy of being a university student
2 Comprehends the management of learning processes, goal setting, and time management
3 Acquires knowledge of new technologies in learning and develops skills pertaining to media and information literacy.
4 Comprehends the fundamental characteristics and proficiencies of oral and written communication skills.
5 Comprehends diverse cultures and grasps the significance of goal setting and processes in career planning.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Students Narrate - Being a University Student - Let Us Know Our Faculties Presentation (Preparation) Interview
2. Week Learning to Learn: Goal Setting 1 & Goal Setting 2 Presentation (Preparation) Interview
3. Week Learning to Learn: Time Management Interview Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week What Constitute Behavioral Addictions? Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Media Literacy Presentation (Preparation) Interview
6. Week Media Literacy Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Effective and Eloquent Public Speaking Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Management of Academic Stress Interview Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week The Bologna Process Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Establishment of Healthy Relationships Interview Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Sustainability Presentation (Preparation) Interview
12. Week Educational Technologies Presentation (Preparation) Interview
13. Week Project Documentation Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Social-Emotional Learning Presentation (Preparation) Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 1 1 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Cüceloğlu, D. (1996). İnsan ve davranışı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
  • Demiray, U. (2008). Etkili iletişim. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
  • Ormrod, J. E. (2012). Öğrenme psikolojisi (Çev. Ed.; M. Baloğlu). Ankara: Nobel Kitabevi.
  • Topdemir, H. G. (2008). Bilim tarihi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
  • Yıldırım, R. (2001). Öğrenmeyi öğrenmek. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.
  • Yıldırım, C. (2003). Bilim tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders Dışı
Other Activities 15 1 15
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 10.5 10.5
Total Workload 25.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 1.0