GZT109 Introduction to Psychology

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

Information

Code GZT109
Name Introduction to Psychology
Term 2024-2025 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. FİLİZ YILDIZ (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

None

Resources

Psikolojiye Giriş, C. T. Morgan, Meteksan A. Ş. Yayınları Psikolojiyi Anlamak C. G. Morris, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları. No. 23 Psikolojiye Giriş R. L. Atkinson, R.C. Atkinson, E. E. Smith, D. J. Bem, S. Nolen - Hoeksema Arkadaş Yay. Psikolojiye Giriş, R. Plotnik, Kaknüs Yayınları

Notes

Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar / Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş, Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Evrim Yayınları.


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
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. 3
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Works individually and collectively in professional life. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations.


Week Plan

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


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 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 25.06.2024 02:09