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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
DYZ2014 Biology Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DİLEK ELMA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Dialysis Centers
Course Objectives: To make the students gain the knowledge of historical development of behavioral sciences, method and technics, defense mechanisms and abnormal behaviors

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who pass this lesson successfully;

1- State historical development of behavioral sciences.
2- Explains methods and technics of behavioral sciences.
3- Indicate the importance of social corporations in human behaviors.

Course Content

This lesson contains the subjects like historical development of behavioral sciences and used some fields, statue and role behaviors, personality and behavior, defense mechanisms and abnormal behaviors.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical development of Behavioral Sciences and Used Some Fields of It.
2) Method in Behavioral Sciences
3) Statue and Role Behaviors
4) The importance of Social Corporations in Human Behaviors
5) Personality and Behavior
6) Defense mechanisms and Abnormal Behaviors (Neurotic Behaviors)
7) Defense mechanisms and Abnormal Behaviors (Psycosis and psycosomatic disorders)
8) Theories of Personality and Its Types
9) Behavioral Ways in Properties of Subconscious Personality and Evaluation of Personality
10) Motivation of Human Behaviors
11) Motivation and Aims, Motivation and Productivity
12) Motivation and Work Satisfaction
13) Motivation and Work Success
14) General Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: 1- Arkonaç, S., Sosyal Psikoloji, Alfa Yayınevi, İstanbul Psikoloji, 1998
2- Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Davranış Bilimlerine Giriş, 2006.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

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.