PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded Program Süresi Toplam Kredi (AKTS) Öğretim Şekli Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
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: 1312121008
Ders İsmi: Introduction to Psychology
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Labs Credit ECTS
3 0 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
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 Ayşen GÜNDÜZ
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) 1. Introduction and Definition of Psychology Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
2) 2. Historical Development of Psychology Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
3) 3. Research Methods and Ethical Principles Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
4) 4. Nervous System and Basics of Behavior 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
5) 5. Perception and Attention Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
6) 6. Consciousness and Awareness 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
7) 7. Learning and Memory 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
8) 8. Emotion and Motivation 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
9) 9. Personality and Individual Development Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
10) 10. Social Psychology and Group Behaviors Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
11) 11. Psychopathology and Mental Disorders Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
12) 12. Clinical Psychology and Treatment Approaches 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
13) 13. Applications of Psychology 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
14) 14. Psychology and Health 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
15) 15. Psychology and Education 1. "Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.
16) 16. Course Evaluation and Conclusion. Psikolojiye Giriş" - Atkinson, R.L. et al. 2. "Introduction to Psychology" - Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. 3. "Psychology: Themes and Variations" - Weiten, W. 4. "Exploring Psychology" - Myers, D.G.

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

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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)
Homework

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