Information Package

Master's of Quality Engineering without Thesis

KAL517

CONSUMER BEHAVIORS

Course Code
KAL517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will learn the concepts of perception, learning, motivation, self, attitude.
  2. will learn the process of consumers buying decision process.
  3. will learn the methods of buying used in persuasion of consumers.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to consumer behaviors
2nd Week Perception and learning
3rd Week Motivation, values, self
4th Week Personality and life styles
5th Week Attitudes and environmental interaction
6th Week Decision making, purchasing, and consuming
7th Week Quality perceptions
8th Week Quality awareness
9th Week Mid-term exam
10th Week Household decision making
11th Week Subcultures and social classes
12th Week Religion and ethnic group
13th Week Consumers and cultures
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingSolomon, Michael R. (2002). Consumer Behaviour: Buying, Having and Being International. 5. basım. Prentice Hall
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 2 15
Quiz 2 15
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 6 12
Total Work Load302
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.06
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X