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:

1311002049

Ders İsmi:

Evolutionary Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

None.

Type of course:

Bölüm 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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	Evolutionary psychology course aims to examine how human behavior and mental processes are shaped by an evolutionary perspective. This course aims to provide students with a perspective that brings together the disciplines of evolutionary biology, psychology and anthropology to understand the origins of human behavior.
Course Content:	Basic concepts and theories of evolutionary psychology Natural selection, sexual selection and adaptation Evolutionary origins of human behavior Parent-child relationships, kinship and cooperation Gender differences and evolutionary explanations The relationship between culture and evolution Applications of evolutionary psychology in the modern world

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the basic concepts and theories of evolutionary psychology.
2) analyze the evolutionary origins of human behavior.
3) Interpret evolutionary explanations of differences between the sexes.
4) Evaluate the relationship between culture and evolution.
5) Discuss the applications of evolutionary psychology in the modern world.
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 to Evolutionary Psychology: Basic Concepts and History	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
2)	Natural Selection and Adaptation	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
3)	Sexual Selection and Mate Selection Strategies	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
4)	Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
5)	Parent-Child Relationships and Kinship	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
6)	Cooperation and Reciprocity	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
7)	Midterm
8)	Gender Differences and Evolutionary Explanations	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
9)	The Evolutionary Origins of Aggression and Violence	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
10)	Love, Attachment and Evolutionary Psychology	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
11)	Culture and Evolution	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
12)	Evolutionary Psychology in the Modern World: Incompatibilities and Solutions	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
13)	Current Debates in Evolutionary Psychology	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
14)	Application Areas of Evolutionary Psychology	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
References:	Buss, D. M. (2019). Evrimsel Psikoloji: Zihnin Yeni Bilimi (Çev. Ed.). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Workman, L., & Reader, W. (2020). Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.

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
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

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	2	% 60
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
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	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Quizzes	1	3	3
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			135