| SOCIOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY1004 | Essentials of Psychology | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. ITIR KAŞIKÇI |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. HALE ÖGEL BALABAN Assist. Prof. BAHAR TANYAŞ Assoc. Prof. SİMAY İKİER Assist. Prof. ARZU KARAKULAK Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ Assist. Prof. BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU Assist. Prof. BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA Assist. Prof. SENA CÜRE |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| 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. |
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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 |
| 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. Teaching methods and techniques used in this course include lecture, reading, and individual study. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the class | |
| 2) | The Science of Psychology | Lacombe, A., Dumper, K., Lovett, M., Perlmutter, M., Spielman, R. M., & Jenkins, W. (2022). Introduction to Psychology. |
| 3) | The Science of Psychology | Lacombe, A., Dumper, K., Lovett, M., Perlmutter, M., Spielman, R. M., & Jenkins, W. (2022). Introduction to Psychology. |
| 4) | Biology and Behavior | Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin. |
| 5) | Attention and Perception | Ashcraft, M.K., & Radvansky, G.A.(2014). Cognition. Pearson. |
| 6) | Learning and Memory | Ashcraft, M.K., & Radvansky, G.A.(2014). Cognition. Pearson. |
| 7) | Current trends in Psychology: Brain-Computer Interfaces & Artifical Intelligence | Bouton, C. E., Shaikhouni, A., Annetta, N. V., Bockbrader, M. A., Friedenberg, D. A., Nielson, D. M., ... & Morgan, A. G. (2016). Restoring cortical control of functional movement in a human with quadriplegia. Nature, 533(7602), 247-250. Kangassalo, L., Spapé, M., & Ruotsalo, T. (2020). Neuroadaptive modelling for generating images matching perceptual categories. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-10. |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Current trends in Psychology: Brain-Computer Interfaces & Artifical Intelligence | Bouton, C. E., Shaikhouni, A., Annetta, N. V., Bockbrader, M. A., Friedenberg, D. A., Nielson, D. M., ... & Morgan, A. G. (2016). Restoring cortical control of functional movement in a human with quadriplegia. Nature, 533(7602), 247-250. Kangassalo, L., Spapé, M., & Ruotsalo, T. (2020). Neuroadaptive modelling for generating images matching perceptual categories. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-10. |
| 10) | Theory of Mind and socio- emotional development | Bjorklund, D. F. & Blasi, C. H. (2012). Child and adolescent development: An integrated approach. Wadsworth. |
| 11) | Evolution of Social Behavior | Tomasello, M. (2014). The ultra-social animal. Europen Journal of Social Psychology. 44, 187– 194 |
| 12) | Intergroup Relationships: Discrimination | https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bahcesehir-ebooks/reader.action?docID=183305&query=intergroup+relationships |
| 13) | Stress & Mental health: A Biopsychosocial Approach | Eaton, W.W., & Fallin, F.D. (Eds.) (2019). Public Mental Health. (2nd Ed.) Oxford University Press. |
| 14) | Well Being & Coping | Lynn, S. J. , O'Donohue , W. & Liliefeld, S. O. (2014). Health, Happiness, and Well-Being : Better Living Through Psychological Science. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | • The Science of Psychology - Lecturer: İdil Işık Lacombe, A., Dumper, K., Lovett, M., Perlmutter, M., Spielman, R. M., & Jenkins, W. (2022). Introduction to Psychology. • Biology and Behavior - Lecturer: Can Soylu Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin. • Attention and Perception - Lecturer: Hale Ogel Balaban Ashcraft, M.K., & Radvansky, G.A.(2014). Cognition. Pearson. • Learning and Memory - Lecturer: Simay Ikier Ashcraft, M.K., & Radvansky, G.A.(2014). Cognition. Pearson. • Current trends in Psychology: Brain-Computer Interfaces & Artificial Intelligence - Lecturer: Can Soylu & Berna Güler Bouton, C. E., Shaikhouni, A., Annetta, N. V., Bockbrader, M. A., Friedenberg, D. A., Nielson, D. M., ... & Morgan, A. G. (2016). Restoring cortical control of functional movement in a human with quadriplegia. Nature, 533(7602), 247-250. Kangassalo, L., Spapé, M., & Ruotsalo, T. (2020). Neuroadaptive modelling for generating images matching perceptual categories. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-10. 3 • Theory of Mind and Socio-emotional Development - Lecturer: Sena Cüre & Simge Ikier Bjorklund, D. F. & Blasi, C. H. (2012). Child and adolescent development: An integrated approach. Wadsworth. • Evolution of Social Behavior - Lecturer: Beyza Tepe Tomasello, M. (2014). The ultra-social animal. Europen Journal of Social Psychology. 44, 187– 194 • Inter-group Relationships: Discrimination - Lecturer: Bahar Tanyas https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bahcesehirebooks/reader.action?docID=183305&query=intergroup+relationships • Inter-group Relationships: Discrimination - Lecturer: Bahar Tanyas https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bahcesehirebooks/reader.action?docID=183305&query=intergroup+relationships • Stress & Mental health: A Biopsychosocial Approach - Lecturer: Oya Mortan Sevi Eaton, W.W., & Fallin, F.D. (Eds.) (2019). Public Mental Health. (2nd Ed.) Oxford University Press. • Well-being and Coping - Lecturer: B. Türküler Aka Lynn, S. J. , O'Donohue , W. & Liliefeld, S. O. (2014). Health, Happiness, and Well-Being : Better Living Through Psychological Science. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Workload | 130 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | 1 |
| 2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | 1 |
| 3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | 1 |
| 4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | 5 |
| 5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | 3 |
| 6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | 1 |
| 7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | 2 |
| 8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | 2 |
| 9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | 1 |
| 10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | 4 |
| 11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | 5 |
| 12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. | 5 |