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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SEN3999	Mini Project	Fall	0	6	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TAMER UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN AYVAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is designed to provide a project environment through which students practice and integrate what they have learned throughout their undergraduate program. Other objectives of the course include teaching the skills for finding and reducing information, identifying and allocating resources and also providing awareness for academic honesty and constructive criticism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. List the basic stages of a project work
II. Select the proper resources from the available ones to perform an effective literature survey
III. Develop a suitable and effective method to carry out a project work
IV. Summarize the findings of a project work into a well-written report
V. Solve energy systems engineering problems through fundamental engineering concepts.
VI. Improvement of sense of obligation

Course Content

Project topic selection, Literature Survey, Technique of writing a technical report,Application of the method, Writing a final report, Presentation and final report delivery

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Topic selection
1)	Interim report writing
2)	Introduction to research methods
3)	Introduction to research methods
4)	How to perform an effective literature survey
5)	How to write scientific reports
6)	Literature Survey
7)	Overview of the method
8)	Overview of the method
9)	Interim report writing
10)	Application of the method
11)	Application of the method
12)	Application of the method
13)	Application of the method
14)	Report writing and presentation preparation
15)	Report writing and presentation preparation
16)	Presentation and final report delivery

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır. To be provided by the lecturer.
References:	Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır. To be provided by the lecturer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.