PSY5702 INTRODUCTION TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: |
2335702 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Masters |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
The aim of the course is to give students an overview on the main theories, methods and empirical findings of traffic psychology. 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 approach in the course is interdisciplinary. In addition to classroom teaching, field exercises and demonstrations will be used.
