MECHATRONICS
Qualification Awarded	Length of Program	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Mode of Study	Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Associate (Short Cycle) Degree	2	120	FULL TIME	TQF, TQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 5 QF-EHEA:Short Cycle TQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013):

General Course Description Information

Course Code:

CARC01

Course Name:

CAREER PLANNING

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Uygulama	Credit	ECTS
1	0	1	0

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Condition of Course:

Does the Course Work Experience Require?:

Course Type :

Zorunlu

Course Level:

Associate

TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Name of Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. Betül SOLMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

BETÜL SOLMAZ TERCAN

Course Assistants:

Objective and Contents of the Course

Course Objectives:

I. Creating awareness among students about the dynamics and expectations of business life

II. Guidance for students to determine their careers in accordance with their own intelligence, personality, knowledge, skills, talents and competencies

III. Students to recognize their own competencies and values

IV. Students to learn about the business world; different sectors and the needs of these sectors

V. Students to find areas where they will be successful and love themselves, to develop awareness to improve themselves

VI. Students to practice job search methods, interviews, CV preparation, etc.

VII. Students to develop themselves in the areas of coping with stress, time management, and effective communication

Course Content:

This course aims to equip students with the skills to create and implement a strategic career plan to achieve their professional goals. It covers the fundamental principles of career development, methods for understanding the job market, techniques for assessing personal skills and interests, and processes for developing effective career strategies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the importance of career planning, internalize the concepts of career and career planning; learn how to benefit from career centers.
2) Know themselves and their competencies better.
3) Understand sectoral and professional dynamics, recognize different sectors where they can do an internship, work voluntarily or professionally.
4) Know career trends in the world and Turkey.
5) Become aware of the competencies sought in the business world in the 21st century.
6) Become informed about coping with stress and time management.
7) Know effective verbal and written communication techniques.
8) Know job search methods, prepare their CVs and gain experience in interviews.
9) Use the Talent Gate, which can be used both as an undergraduate student and a graduate.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction and Career Center
2)	Intelligence, Personality and Personal Characteristics
3)	Skills
4)	What is a Career and How Do I Prepare for My Career?
5)	Erasmus + Educational Mobility
6)	Exchange Programs
7)	TUBITAK Scholarship Programs and Project Office
8)	Non-Governmental Organizations
9)	Sector Days
10)	Sector Days
11)	Academy
12)	Entrepreneurship and Social Clubs
13)	Resume Preparation and Recruitment Process
14)	Course Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Komisyon, Kariyer Planlama, TOGÜ KARMER, 2021.

Kemal Öztemel, Kariyer Planlama ve Geliştirme, Pegem Akademi, 2019.

https://ytnk.tv/KariyerPlanlamaDersi adresinde yer alan ders videoları.

References:

Daniel Goleman, Duygusal Zeka - Neden IQ'Dan Daha Önemlidir?, Varlık Yayınları, 2000.
Turgay Keskin, Beden Dili ve Hitabet, AZ Kitap, 2015.
Joe Navarro ve Marvin Karlins, Beden Dili, Alfa Yayınları, 2018.
Serpil Aytaç, Çalışma Yaşamında Kariyer Yönetimi Planlaması, Geliştirilmesi Sorunları, Epsilon Yayınları, 1997.
Güçlü, N. (2001). Zaman Yönetimi. Kuram ve Uygulamada Eğitim Yönetimi.
Dave Ellis, Doug Toft, Ed Stupka ,Dave Ellis Doug Toft , Ed Stupka, Stan Lankowitz (2003). Career Planning. (Third Edition)
Landy, F. & Conte, J. (2010). Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology. (4th ed.)

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2) Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6) Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7) Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8) Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10) Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11) Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12) Defines and programs automation system elements
13) Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14) Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Course - Learning Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2)	Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3)	Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4)	Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5)	Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6)	Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7)	Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8)	Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9)	Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10)	Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11)	Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12)	Defines and programs automation system elements
13)	Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14)	Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course Unit

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

Workload & ECTS Credits of The Course Unit

Aktiviteler	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course	14	1	14
Midterms	1	1	1
Semester Final Exam	1	1	1
Total Workload			16