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:

1311121008

Ders İsmi:

Introduction to Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Necessary

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of psychology, providing them with a general understanding of various areas within the field of psychology.
Course Content:	Definition and Historical Development of Psychology Research Methods and Ethical Principles Nervous System and Basics of Behavior Perception, Attention, and Consciousness Learning and Memory Emotion and Motivation Personality and Individual Development Social Psychology and Group Behaviors Psychopathology and Mental Disorders Clinical Psychology and Treatment Approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the basic concepts of psychology.
2) Grasp fundamental research methods and ethical principles in psychology
3) Understand the neural basis of behavior.
4) Understand basic psychological processes such as perception, attention, learning, memory, emotion, and motivation.
5) Familiarize themselves with different areas of psychology such as personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and clinical psychology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Definition of Psychology	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
2)	Intelligence and intelligence measurement	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3)	Examining Development - Physical Development Across the Lifespan	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4)	Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5)	Language Acquisition	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6)	Social Development Across the Lifespan	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
7)	Moral Development- Parental Attitudes and Attachment	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8)	MIDTERM	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
9)	Personality and Personality theories	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
10)	Personality and Personality theories	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
11)	Motivation	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
12)	Emotion, stress and health	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
13)	psychological disorders	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
14)	psychological disorders	Gerrig, R. J., Zımbardo, P. G., & Gamze Sart. (2012). Psikoloji ve yaşam: psikolojiye giriş, psychology and life. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
References:	"Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
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

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Okuma
Homework

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	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	8	128
Laboratory	2	5	10
Application	2	5	10
Study Hours Out of Class	2	6	12
Presentations / Seminar	2	5	10
Project	2	6	12
Homework Assignments	2	1	2
Quizzes	2	6	12
Midterms	1	3	3
Paper Submission	2	6	12
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			217