PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

5010003031

Ders İsmi:

Fundamentals of Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
2	0	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Erkan KOLAT

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the subfields of psychology, its history, theories and basic research methods at a basic level.

Course Content:

Students who successfully complete this course;
Will be able to define theoretical (eg cognitive, social psychology) and applied fields (eg health psychology) of psychology.
Will be able to explain different bases (eg physiological, social) underlying human behavior.
Will be able to discuss the basic scientific theories and approaches of psychology.
Will be able to explain research methods used in psychology.
Will be able to use scientific language used in psychology.
Will be able to define the ethical rules that should be applied in psychology studies.
Will be able to discuss how psychology theory and research can be applied to different fields.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Psikolojinin kuramsal (örn. bilişsel, sosyal psikoloji) ve uygulamalı alanlarını (örn, sağlık psikoloji) tanımlayabilecektir.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Will be able to explain different bases (eg physiological, social) underlying human behavior.
2) Will be able to discuss the basic scientific theories and approaches of psychology.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Will be able to explain research methods used in psychology.
Learning Competence
1) Will be able to define the ethical rules that should be applied in psychology studies.
Field Specific Competence
1) Will be able to use scientific language used in psychology.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Will be able to discuss how psychology theory and research can be applied to different fields.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
2)	Introduction to Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
3)	What is Perception?	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
4)	Psychosocial Development Theory Ericson & Freud	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
5)	Psychosocial Development Theory Ericson & Freud	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
6)	Compilation-Request Topics	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
7)	Forensic Psychology Eating disorders Pregnancy Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
8)	Mid-Term	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
9)	Obsessive Compulsive P.D. Motivation, Stress and Emotions	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
10)	Health Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
11)	Health Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
12)	Sports Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
13)	Sports Psychology	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
14)	Being human	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition
15)	Final	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition.
References:	Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			89