BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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
PSY4052	Cross-Cultural Psychology	Spring	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
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Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to explore various aspects of psychology (social, organizational, developmental, experimental) from a cross-cultural perspective and the analysis of culture and cultural forms from a psychological perspective, blending theory and application to develop an academic and personal understanding of culture and its effects on behavior.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. To define cultural and cross-cultural psychology
2. To recognize culture specific knowledge and psychological processes, and to discuss the topic of cultural variations.
3. To name methodology of cross-cultural research
4. To differentiate essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological) from a cultural viewpoint
5. To write report and to prepare a presentation.

Course Content

Main topics that will be covered in this class are understanding cross-cultural psychology,methodology of cross-cultural Psychology,critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology,cognition: sensation, perception and states of consciousness,intelligence,emotion and motivation,human development and socialization,psychological disorders,social perception and social cognition,social interaction and applied Cross-cultural Psychology: Some Highlights

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Understanding Cross-cultural Psychology
2)	Methodology of Cross-cultural Psychology
3)	Critical Thinking in Cross-cultural Psychology
4)	Cognition: Sensation, Perception and States of Consciousness
5)	Intelligence
6)	Emotion & Motivation
7)	Review
8)	Human Development & Socialization
9)	Psychological Disorders
10)	Social Perception and Social Cognition
11)	Social Interaction
12)	Applied Cross-cultural Psychology: Some Highlights
13)	Review
14)	Presentations & Course Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Shiraev, E. & David, L. A. (2010). Cross-cultural Psychology, 4th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 5
Project	3	% 45
Midterms	2	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	7	7
Project	3	3	9
Midterms	2	27	54
Total Workload			140

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)	Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3)	Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.