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
PSY1001	Introduction to Psychology	Fall	3	0	3	8

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	"."
Course Objectives:	Successful students should be able to 1. Explain how psychology works as a scientific process 2. Discuss some major issues/debates in psychology 3. Critically evaluate psychological theories

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the various approaches, fields, and subfields of psychology along with their major concepts and important figures
2. Understand the scientific basis of psychology
3. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of descriptive, experimental, and correlational research
4. Identify the basic structures of a neuron, the function of each structure, and how messages travel through the neuron
5. Describe the role of the nervous system
6. Explain different kinds of learning
7. Identify the difference between sensation and perception
8. Explain how nature, nurture, and epigenetics influence personality and behavior
9.Compare and contrast theories lifespan development theories
10. Explain the physical, cognitive, and emotional development that occurs from infancy through elderly

Course Content

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry. The course begins with a short overview of how psychology developed as an academic discipline and an introduction to a number of the principle methodologies most commonly deployed in its study. The subsequent units are arranged around broad areas in psychology, including biological perspective, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, developmental perspective, gender and sexuality.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: The Science of Psychology
2)	History of Psychology Modern Perspectives in Psychology
3)	The Scientific Methodology and Ethics of Psychological
4)	Biological Perspective
5)	Biological Perspective
6)	Sensation and perception
7)	Consciousness
8)	Learning
9)	MIDTERM
10)	Developmental Perspective
11)	Developmental Perspective
12)	Gender and Sexuality Read
13)	Stress and Health Read
14)	Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ciccarelli, S.K. & White, J.N. (2017). Psychology (5th ed). Essex: Pearson Education
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	98
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	2
Total Workload		143

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.	4
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.	5
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
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).	4
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.	3
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.	4
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.	3
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.	3
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.	3
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.	3
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.	4
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.	4