Volunteering Studies (HUM204) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Volunteering Studies HUM204 General Elective 1 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice, Field Trip.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Staff
Course Assistants
Course Objectives In order to strengthen the ties between the university and the society by using the knowledge, skills and experience that students have acquired during their educational life: - To gain awareness about problems such as disabled people, disadvantaged groups, social or economic-related social migration and disasters. - To ensure the development of human, social, cultural, moral values and skills by participating in volunteering activities. - To create visibility and awareness on issues of high social sensitivity such as disability, disaster and migration. - To share the results obtained in the field of volunteering.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; - Share the knowledge, skills and experience gained through university education with the society. - Develop human, moral, social and cultural values. - Help strengthen ties between the university and the community. - Contribute to social collaboration by creating social benefits in the relevant areas.
Course Content Participating voluntarily in the work of aid organizations established within public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations in order to support those who face difficulties, especially children, the elderly, the disabled and disadvantaged groups, and sharing what they acquired through the university education.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Volunteering concept and volunteering management. Introduction of basic volunteering areas (Health and social services, disabled people, disaster and emergency, disadvantaged groups, migration, environment, education and culture, etc.). Preparation of necessary input for the subjects.
2 Ethical, moral, religious and traditional values and principles in volunteering work. Project development related to volunteering work. Management and organization of public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Preparation of necessary input for the subjects.
3 Identification of public institutions, local administrations and non-governmental organizations that will be included within the scope of volunteering activities. Formation of working groups and election of their group leaders. Establishing contact with the public institutions, local administrations and non-governmental organizations to be collaborated with and establishing the necessary coordination.
4 Providing information about the working areas, goals and objectives of the public institutions, local administrations and non-governmental organizations to be collaborated with. Creation of necessary information by working groups.
5 Participating in volunteering activities in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Working groups, under the coordination of the group leaders, establish the necessary coordination for participation.
6 Participating in volunteering activities in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Working groups, under the coordination of the group leaders, establish the necessary coordination for participation.
7 Participating in volunteering activities in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Working groups, under the coordination of the group leaders, establish the necessary coordination for participation.
8 Participating in volunteering activities in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Working groups, under the coordination of the group leaders, establish the necessary coordination for participation.
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10 Implementation of volunteer work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Carrying out volunteer work of working groups within the planned scope.
11 Implementation of volunteer work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Carrying out volunteer work of working groups within the planned scope.
12 Implementation of volunteer work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Carrying out volunteer work of working groups within the planned scope.
13 Implementation of volunteer work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Carrying out volunteer work of working groups within the planned scope.
14 Implementation of volunteer work in public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations. Carrying out volunteer work of working groups within the planned scope.
15 Presentation of the volunteer work done by the groups. Preparing presentations to include the work done, the achievements, the results and the benefits created.
16 Presentation of the volunteer work done by the groups. Preparing presentations to include the work done, the achievements, the results and the benefits created.

Sources

Other Sources 1. https://www.aile.gov.tr (Çocuk Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Engelli ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri, Şehit Yakınları ve Gaziler Genel Müdürlüğü, Aile ve Toplum Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü)
2. https://ankara.bel.tr/sosyal-hizmetler (Sokakta Çalışan Çocuklar Merkezi, Engelli Hizmetleri, Yaşlı Hizmetleri ve Şefkat Evleri) https://www.sivilsayfalar.org/stk/page/0

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 5 30
Field Work 4 30
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 40
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 10 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 5 3 15
Laboratory
Application 5 3 15
Special Course Internship 4 3 12
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 11 11
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 101