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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
PSY2002 Developmental Psychology II Spring 3 0 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK
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Course Objectives: The Developmental Psychology course focuses on human development throughout the life-span, from birth to death. In the second semester of this two-semester course, we will examine physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from adolescence to late adulthood. We will focus on biological, social and cultural factors that interact in developmental changes in different domains of an individual’s life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explain and compare theories of development as well as of aging
2. Define biological and environmental foundations of development and aging; appreciate the interaction between the two
3. Explain physical and cognitive development in adolescence and adulthood
4. Explain social and emotional development in adolescence and adulthood
5. Appreciate familial, societal, cultural and biological influences on human development
6. Define death; explain psychological processes related to dying, death and bereavement

Course Content

The course physical and cognitive development, social and emotional development in adolescence, and physical and cognitive development, social and emotional development in early adulthood, and physical and cognitive development and Social and emotional development in middle adulthood, and physical development and cognitive development in late adulthood, death, dying, and bereavement.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Physical and cognitive development in adolescence
2) Physical and cognitive development in adolescence
3) Social and emotional development in adolescence
4) Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood
5) Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood
6) Review
7) Social and emotional development in early adulthood
8) Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood
9) Social and emotional development in middle adulthood
10) Physical development in late adulthood
11) Cognitive development in late adulthood
12) Death, dying, and bereavement
13) Review of the semester
14) Review of the semester
15) Final
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Berk, L. (2010). Development through the Lifespan. Boston: Pearson.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 2 % 60
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 5 60
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 18 18
Total Workload 150

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. 5
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 4
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). 3
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. 3
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. 2
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. 1
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. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4