INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN | |||||
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 | 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 : | 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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture, | |
2) | Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions, | |
3) | Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts, | |
4) | Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires, | |
5) | Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately, | |
6) | Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture, | |
7) | Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature, | |
8) | Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art, | |
9) | Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture, |