INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
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 :	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.

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. Teaching methods and techniques used in this course include lecture, reading, and individual study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.

Sources

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.
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• 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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	5	70
Midterms	1	25	25
Final	1	35	35
Total Workload			130

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)	Engages in design, planning, and implementation activities in the field of interior architecture that can respond to different spatial configurations, user groups, and needs in national and international contexts,
2)	Analyzes data collected by focusing on user needs alongside real physical, social, and economic constraints, synthesizes various information and thoughts using individual and professional skills of the 21st century, and uses these processes to develop creative spatial solutions.
3)	Produces creative, innovative, aesthetic, and original spatial solutions using abstract and concrete concepts,
4)	Uses contemporary knowledge production, expression, representation, and technologies required by the field of interior architecture,
5)	Gains knowledge about contemporary spatial fittings and construction techniques in design and implementation works in the field of interior architecture; follows the industry and current developments,
6)	Embraces and prioritizes the relationship between human-environment, user health and safety, universal design principles, and sustainable design approaches in the field of interior architecture,
7)	Acquires a design understanding that respects the social and cultural rights of society, cultural heritage, and nature, and can make conscious decisions on these matters.
8)	Follows national and international values and developments in the fields of interior architecture, architecture, design, and art, participates in teamworks, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, and is knowledgeable in ethical issues,
9)	Gains an understanding of legal regulations and standards in interior architecture; and becomes aware of professional ethics and responsibilities.