| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY1002 | Introduction to Psychology II | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MİRAY AKYUNUS |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. BAHAR TANYAŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology and the major subjects of psychological inquiry. The chapters are arranged around broad areas in psychology, including but not limited to memory, cognition, social psychology, theories of personality, and psychological disorders. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify the structures and processes of memory. 2. Describe intelligence and identify major theories of intelligence 3. Identify children’s typical language acquisition milestones 4. Integrate theories and current research to explain motivation and emotions' role in human behavior. 5. Identify the ways in which individuals influence and are influenced by others. 6.Describe what personality is and identify major theories that are used to explain and understand personality. 7. Explain what is meant by normal and abnormal. 8. Identify and describe common mental health disorders . 9. Identify major schools of psychotherapy |
| The course covers memory, cognition, intelligence, introduction to social psychology, personality theories, common psychological disorders, and schools of psychotherapy. The learning/teaching techniques of the course include lectures as well as reading course materials, watching assigned educational materials, and submitting a written assignment. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course Overview | |
| 2) | Memory | Read chapter 6 in the textbook |
| 3) | Cognition | Read chapter 7 in the textbook |
| 4) | Motivation and Emotion | Read chapter 9 in the textbook |
| 5) | Gender and Sexuality | Read chapter 10 in the textbook |
| 6) | Social Psychology | Read chapter 12 in the textbook |
| 7) | Social Psychology | Read chapter 12 in the textbook |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Theories of Personality | Read chapter 13 in the textbook |
| 10) | Theories of Personality | Read chapter 13 in the textbook |
| 11) | Psychological Disorders | Read chapter 14 in the textbook |
| 12) | Psychological Disorders | Read chapter 14 in the textbook |
| 13) | Psychological Therapies | Read chapter 15 in the textbook |
| 14) | Psychological Therapies | Read chapter 15 in the textbook |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ciccarelli, S.K. & White, J.N. (2017). Psychology (5th/6th or global ed). Essex: Pearson Education |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 5 | 65 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 5 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 4 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 3 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 1 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 4 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |