PSY3701 INTRODUCTION TO TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: |
2333701 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
7.0 |
| Department: |
Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. TÜRKER ÖZKAN |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
The aim of the course is to give students an overview of the main theories, methods and empirical findings of traffic psychology. The main emphasis in the course is on traffic safety and means of improving driver behavior. Since traffic safety is a product of many societal, psychological and environmental factors, the course will focus on these different aspects. In addition to classroom teaching, field exercises and demonstrations will also be used.
