| Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI253 | ||||
| Course Name: | Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques | ||||
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Spring Fall |
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. TAYFUN UTAŞ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Tayfun Utaş | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze complex decision-making processes and produce solutions. Throughout the course, students will understand decision-making processes through statistical and optimization models, develop their analytical thinking skills and have the opportunity to apply problem-solving techniques. |
| Course Content: | 1. Decision Making Process and Models 2. Statistical Decision Making Techniques 3. Optimization Models and Solution Techniques 4. Problem Solving Approaches and Techniques 5. Real Life Applications of Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Ability to understand and analyze decision-making processes and models. 2) Ability to analyze data through statistical and optimization models. 3) Developing analytical thinking abilities. 4) Ability to apply effective problem solving techniques. 5) Ability to apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques to real-life situations. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Decision Making Process and Models | |
| 2) | Statistical Decision Making Techniques - I | |
| 3) | Statistical Decision Making Techniques - II | |
| 4) | Introduction to Optimization Models | |
| 5) | Optimization Solution Techniques - I | |
| 6) | Optimization Solution Techniques - II | |
| 7) | Introduction to Problem Solving Approaches | |
| 8) | Midterm exam | |
| 9) | Problem Solving Techniques - I | |
| 10) | Problem Solving Techniques - II |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Bazerman, M.H. & Moore, D.A. (2012). Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley. 2. Dyer, J.S. & Watson, G. (2013). Analytic Decision Making. Springer. |
| References: | 1. Hammond, J.S., Keeney, R.L., & Raiffa, H. (2006). Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions. Broadway Business. 2. Ullman, D.G. (2010). The Mechanical Design Process. McGraw-Hill. |
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| 1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | ||||||||
| 2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ||||||||
| 3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | ||||||||
| 4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | ||||||||
| 5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | ||||||||
| 6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | ||||||||
| 7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ||||||||
| 8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | ||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 2 |
| 2) | To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 2 |
| 3) | Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 |
| 4) | Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 3 |
| 5) | To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 2 |
| 6) | To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 2 |
| 7) | To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 2 |
| 8) | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 2 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 2 | 70 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Final | 1 | 30 | 3 | 33 | |||
| Total Workload | 125 | ||||||