Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdener BALIKÇI
Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Lecturer Kemal YILMAZ
Lecturer Ümit YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Become aware of the concept, practice the importance of social sensitivity. .
2) Be aware of social sensitivity and helpfulness concepts.
3) Gain practical skills about social sensitivity knowledge.
4) Develop consciousness for awareness about social and cultural problems.
5) Improve themselves in social aspects.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Low

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Equine Deontology

Course Contents

The main focus is to gain the students at the Equine and Horse Training programme are to make the them aware of their environment in its physical and social way, be able to understand and get to know the events around them and be given the chance in order to put any of their knowledge and skills into the realization of activities. The aim is to lead all these things within the idea of team-working and by using scientific methods for the social support. It is expected, that these operations will be useful for the students and for the ones who have supported the operators and institutions and to the various parts of the society, which is the topic of this operation.

Weekly Schedule

1) Concepts of Social sensitivity
2) Relationship with stableman in the workplace
3) Relationship with trainer in the workplace
4) Relationship with horse owner in the workplace
5) Relationship with veterinarian in the workplace
6) Relationship with track rider/ jockey in the workplace
7) Relationship with track rider/ jockey in the workplace
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Relationship with jockey in the workplace
10) Relationship with farrier in the workplace
11) Relationship with office personnel in the workplace
12) Relationship with accountant in the workplace
13) Relationship with suppliers in the workplace
14) Relationship with Turkey Jockey Club in the workplace
15) Relationship with neighborhood and facilities
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
6) Case Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Short Exam / Quiz	1	30%
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	70%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Equine Social Sensitivity	AAP125	Elective	Associate degree	1	Fall	1