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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI253

Course Name:

Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. TAYFUN UTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Tayfun Utaş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Flow Plan

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

Sources

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.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has the knowledge and knowledge to follow the resources related to the profession and has the ability to communicate properly in oral and written form.
2) Have knowledge about research methods of drugs and necessary resources related to the profession.
3) Has knowledge about regulations and legislation related to pharmacy and drugs.
4) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
5) Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
6) Has the ability to use computer programs in the field of pharmacy.
7) Uses a foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio A2 General and follows the information in the field.
8) Has awareness of lifelong learning and it directs its education to a further education level or a profession in the same field.
9) Performs expiration dates and inventory controls of the products; identify deficiencies. It is responsible for keeping the products in proper storage and storage.
10) They act in accordance with quality management and processes.
11) In the control of the pharmacist or the responsible manager, he has the ability to make necessary directions to patients and their relatives about drug use.
12) Have the discipline necessary for team work, high communication skills, technical and application knowledge.
13) It conducts a given task independently by using its basic knowledge. When it encounters an unpredictable situation, it takes responsibility and develops solutions. Collaborates with other fields related to the field.
14) As a Pharmacy Technician, it follows the instructions related to pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, medical products, medical products and dermocosmetics.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has the knowledge and knowledge to follow the resources related to the profession and has the ability to communicate properly in oral and written form.
2)	Have knowledge about research methods of drugs and necessary resources related to the profession.
3)	Has knowledge about regulations and legislation related to pharmacy and drugs.
4)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
5)	Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
6)	Has the ability to use computer programs in the field of pharmacy.
7)	Uses a foreign language at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio A2 General and follows the information in the field.
8)	Has awareness of lifelong learning and it directs its education to a further education level or a profession in the same field.
9)	Performs expiration dates and inventory controls of the products; identify deficiencies. It is responsible for keeping the products in proper storage and storage.
10)	They act in accordance with quality management and processes.
11)	In the control of the pharmacist or the responsible manager, he has the ability to make necessary directions to patients and their relatives about drug use.
12)	Have the discipline necessary for team work, high communication skills, technical and application knowledge.
13)	It conducts a given task independently by using its basic knowledge. When it encounters an unpredictable situation, it takes responsibility and develops solutions. Collaborates with other fields related to the field.
14)	As a Pharmacy Technician, it follows the instructions related to pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, medical products, medical products and dermocosmetics.

Assessment & Grading

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

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	3	2		70
Midterms	1	20	2		22
Final	1	30	3		33
Total Workload					125