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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

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.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level