PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 1311002097
Ders İsmi: Scientific Literacy
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
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 : Prof. Dr. Telat Gül ŞENDİL
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge on scientific research methods and processes, teach how to read, understand, and critique scientific articles, and develop students' abilities to design and conduct their own research projects.
Course Content: The course content includes the fundamentals of scientific research methods, research processes, data collection and analysis methods, research ethics, rules of scientific writing, and evaluation of scientific publications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gain basic knowledge about scientific research methods.
2) Develop skills in reading, understanding, and critiquing scientific articles.
3) Increase awareness of ethical issues in research.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Acquire the ability to design and conduct research projects.
2) Learn scientific writing techniques.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Scientific Literacy and Research Processes "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
2) Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
3) Research Designs "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
4) Sampling Methods "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
5) Data Collection Methods "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
6) Data Analysis "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
7) Interpretation of Research Findings "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
8) Scientific Writing Rules and Article Structure "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
9) Research Ethics "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
10) Qualitative Research Methods "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
11) Quantitative Research Methods "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
12) Mixed Methods Research "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
13) Preparation and Presentation of Research Reports "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
14) Evaluation of Scientific Publications "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
15) Design of Research Projects "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals
16) General Evaluation of the Course and Closing "Research Methods in Psychology" "Scientific Thinking and Research Methods" Current scientific articles and journals

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "Psikolojide Araştırma Yöntemleri"
"Bilimsel Düşünme ve Araştırma Yöntemleri"
Güncel bilimsel makaleler ve dergiler
References: "Research Methods in Psychology"
"Scientific Thinking and Research Methods"
Current scientific articles and journals

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field 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 basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Quizzes 1 6 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 164