BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
| 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 |
| PSY4058 | Psychology of Gender | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DORUK UYSAL İRAK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | The Psychology of Gender course aims to provide an overview of theories and research on gender in psychology. In this class, we will discuss topics such as gender stereotypes, theories of gender differences, and the development of gender identity across the lifespan. We will also focus research on gender differences in different domains of life such as cognitive abilities, emotions, relationships, school, career and work, health, stress, and psychopathology. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Be familiar with the definition as well as construction of gender across cultures 2. Be familiar with the history of gender research as well as research methods used to study questions related to gender 3. Explain gender stereotypes, and gender roles assigned to males and females 4. Be familiar with sex differences and similarities in social and cognitive domains 5. Explain how theories account for gender differences in different domains of life 6. Explain gender differences in health behavior, mental health 7. Explain gender-related problems in working life 8. Appreciate how gender as a category shapes human behavior |
Course Content
| Main topics that will be covered in this class are,definition, philosophical and political issues surrounding gender,gender role attitudes,sex-related comparisons: observations,sex-related comparisons: theory, achievement, communication, friendship,romantic relationships,work roles and health mental health |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction: Definition, Philosophical and Political issues Surrounding Gender | |
| 2) | Methods and History of Gender Research | |
| 3) | Gender role Attitudes | |
| 4) | Sex-related Comparisons: Observations | |
| 5) | Review | |
| 6) | Sex-related Comparisons: Theory | |
| 7) | Achievement | |
| 8) | Communication | |
| 9) | Friendship | |
| 10) | Romantic Relationships | |
| 11) | Review | |
| 12) | Sex Differences in Health Relationships and Health | |
| 13) | Work Roles and Health | |
| 14) | Mental Health |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Helgeson, V. (2011). The Psychology of Gender. New Jersey: Pearson. Brannon, L. (2011). Gender. Psychological Perspectives.Boston MA: Pearson |
| References: | "." |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| Midterms | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 151 | ||
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) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
| 2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
| 3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
| 4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
| 5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
| 6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
| 7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
| 8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
| 9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
| 10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
| 11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |