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
PSY1002 Introduction to Psychology II Spring 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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ciccarelli, S.K. & White, J.N. (2017). Psychology (5th/6th or global ed). Essex: Pearson Education
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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. 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. 4
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. 5
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. 2
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. 3