GZT109 Introduction to Psychology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
JOURNALISM PR.
Code GZT109
Name Introduction to Psychology
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Deniz ENİÇ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The general aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts mentioned in the course definition, as well as to create a general understanding of psychological research, basic theories and applications in the field.

Course Content

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the human mind and the understanding of human behavior. For the purposes of this course, psychological concepts such as development, emotion, memory, nervous system and genetics, gender, ethics, disorders and treatments ... will be discussed.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychology
LO02 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development
LO03 Examines and evaluates problems in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology
LO04 Explains basics of history of psychological and related teories
LO05 Gains familiarity with the importance of ethics concept in social sciences
LO06 Explains scientific research methods and techniques
LO07 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling process
LO08 Explains how the human brain works, what genetic factors are and their effects on human behavior
LO09 Describe the individual's development from childhood to old age
LO10 Explain emotional differences and perceptional changes
LO11 Implement ideas on basic motivational theories
LO12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics
LO13 Consider different treatment methods that can be applied to individuals with abnormal characteristics
LO14 Have awareness about interpersonal sensitivity, social processes and problems
LO15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Nature of psychology Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
2 Different perspectives in psychology / History of Psychology Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
3 Research Methods in Psychology Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
4 Nervous system and genetics Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
5 Human Development - Childhood Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
6 Human Development - Teenagehood, Adulthood - Elder life Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
7 Mid-term exam Reading the course's materials
8 Mid-Term Exam Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
9 Hafıza Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
10 Motivation and Emotion Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
11 Stress and Coping Skills Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
12 Sex and Gender Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
13 Mental Disorders Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
14 Treatment and Therapy Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
15 Social interactions and communication Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources
16 Term Exams Study exam
17 Term Exams Study exam


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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 05:07