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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI389

Course Name:

Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATİH KİRAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To teach problem solving technical methodologies to managers and students.

Course Content:

Managers need to have a number of critical features to continue to work successfully in the workplace. Considering today's working conditions, the success of the managers in business life has highlighted the ability to have fast problem solving skills. Root cause analysis within the quality management system is a problem solving technique. It is expected that the solution will be realized quickly and correctly. Therefore, problem solving techniques are the tools that every manager should know.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Problems and learning the problem definition, Analyzing the problems, Learning the solution steps of the problems, Tools that should be used in the problem steps, Statistical tables in the problem analysis
2) Brain storming, Control tables, Pareto analysis, Flowcharts, Fish Fishbone, Why Why analysis, Tree Diagrams, Histogram, Distribution Diagrams, Kaizen steps in problem solving

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Description of the problem, examination of the problem, the decision of the manager
2)	Analyzing the problems
3)	Problem solving techniques solution steps
4)	Problem solving techniques Tools
5)	Problem Solving Techniques, Simple Static Tables
6)	Problem solving techniques, Brainstorming
7)	Problem solving techniques, Brainstorming practice
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Problem solving techniques, Examination and Control Tables
10)	Problem solving techniques, Control Table Application and Parote Analysis
11)	Problem solving techniques, Homework presentations and flowcharts
12)	Problem solving techniques, Fishbone Diagrams
13)	Problem Solving Techniques, Fish Bone Application and Cause Cause Analysis, Tree
14)	Exam and problem solutions Histogram, Distribution Diagrams
15)	Evaluation and Kaizen Study
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders Notları/Lecture Notes
References:	Diğer Kaynaklar (Other References) Seçilmiş makaleler The Seven Tools New QC tools - Pratical Aplications for Manager ,Yoshhinobi Nayatani , Tora Elga , Yönetimde Problem Çözme teknikleri, Doçent Temel Çalık (selected articles)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice.
2)	Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry.
3)	Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it.
4)	Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level.
5)	Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
6)	Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms.
7)	Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach.
8)	Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices.
9)	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice.
10)	During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data.
11)	Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities.
12)	In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society
13)	Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes.
14)	Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority.
15)	Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	1	2		42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	0	2		28
Project	1	22	2		24
Final	1	20	2		22
Total Workload					116