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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY1004 Essentials of Psychology Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HALE ÖGEL BALABAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ
Assoc. Prof. SİMAY İKİER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SENA CÜRE
RA CAN SOYLU
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Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to and overview of the science and practice of psychology. In this course, you will gain an understanding of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes by providing them an overview of the history, perspectives, theories, fields, and challenges of Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the theoretical (e.g. cognitive, social psychology) and applied fields (e.g., health psychology) of psychology.
2. Have knowledge about main theories and approaches of psychology (e.g, behavioral, cognitive).
3. Define sensation and perception, and differentiate two concepts in daily life.
4. Have knowledge about learning theories and basic principles of conditioning.
5. Learn basic concepts in social psychology
6. Have knowledge about memory, different approaches about memory
7. Define motivation and learn basic approaches about motivation and emotion
8. Learn different perspectives about intelligence
9. Have knowledge about personality and some personality theories
10. Discuss stress and coping and have knowledge about their relation with health

Course Content

In this class main topics that will be covered, definition of psychology,sensation and perception,learning: the role of experience,social thinking and behavior,memory,motivation and emotion,intelligence,personality,adjusting to life: Stress, coping and health

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the class
2) Introduction: What is psychology?
3) Sensation and Perception
4) Sensation and Perception
5) Learning: The role of experience
6) Social Thinking and Behavior
7) Social Thinking and Behavior
8) Memory
9) Motivation and emotion
10) Abnormal behaviors
11) Intelligence
12) Personality
13) Adjusting to life: Stress, coping and health
14) Review of the class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2009). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
References: Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2009). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Homework Assignments 2 % 35
Midterms 1 % 20
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 80
Homework Assignments 1 5
Midterms 1 2
Final 2 4
Total Workload 133

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 correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems
3) To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system.
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study 2
5) Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world
6) To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
7) To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life
8) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 4
9) To act and think both regionally and internationally
10) To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization
11) Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity.
12) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 2
13) To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member
14) To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment