BDS110 Basic Psychology

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BDS110
Name Basic Psychology
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic principles, processes, approaches and methods of psychology.

Course Content

This course covers the history of psychology, its definition, and the interests and approaches of its sub-branches that conduct basic science studies.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Resources

Ciccarelli, S. K. ve White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji Bir Keşif Gezintisi (Çev. Ed. Deniz N. Şahin). Nobel Yayınları.

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines psychology and knows its history.
LO02 Lists the schools of psychology.
LO03 Knows the research methods of psychology.
LO04 Knows the subfields of psychology.
LO05 Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in social psychology. Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in learning psychology.
LO06 Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in developmental psychology. Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in industrial and organizational psychology.
LO07 Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in clinical psychology.
LO08 Explains the basic areas of interest and approaches in learning psychology.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice. 3
PLO02 Belirsiz Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life. 3
PLO03 Belirsiz Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. 4
PLO04 Belirsiz Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice.
PLO05 Belirsiz Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field. 3
PLO06 Belirsiz By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development
PLO07 Belirsiz Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
PLO08 Belirsiz Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society.
PLO09 Belirsiz Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature.
PLO10 Belirsiz Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field.
PLO11 Belirsiz Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice. 5
PLO12 Belirsiz Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Historical background of psychology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Definition and sub-branches of psychology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Research methods in psychology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Research methods in psychology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in social psychology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in social psychology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in learning psychology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in learning psychology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in developmental psychology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in developmental psychology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in clinical psychology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in clinical psychology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Fundamental areas of interest and approaches in industrial and organizational psychology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Preparation for the final exam Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams I Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams II Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 64
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,56
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 21.08.2025 09:03