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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI101 |
| Name | Introduction To Psychology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. EMİŞ HANDE HAKKOYMAZ BERBERLER |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. EMİŞ HANDE HAKKOYMAZ BERBERLER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Aim of this course is to introduce the concepts and fundamentals of field of psychology.
Course Content
Throughout the course attention will be given to the interplay between psychological and biological determinants of behavior. The first semester will focus primarily on the neurobiological, developmental, and cognitive aspects of behavior.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students explain what science is |
| LO02 | Students explain why psychology is science |
| LO03 | Students explain the methods of scientific approach |
| LO04 | Students explain psychological approaches |
| LO05 | Students explain the subareas of psychology |
| LO06 | Studenst will explain the relationship between psychology and biology |
| LO07 | Studenst will explain the relationship between psychology and environment |
| LO08 | Students plan the courses he will take in the future in the light of the intro aspect of this class. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 2 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nature of Psychology | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 2 | Biological Foundation of Psychology | Scannig topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 3 | Psychological Development | Scannig topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 4 | Sensory Processes | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 5 | Psychology of Perception | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 6 | Psychology of Perception | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 7 | Consciousness in Psychology | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preperation | |
| 9 | Memory | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 10 | Language and Thought | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 11 | Motivation | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 12 | Motivation | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 13 | Emotion | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 14 | Theories of Intelligence | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 15 | Term exams | Scaning topic to be taught and reading suggested books and articles | |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preperation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preperation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||