| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge about psychology and theories, and to recognize different sub-fields of psychology. Besides students will improve their abilities to evaluate the elements related to mental and behavioral processes of these fields with a holistic approach and to assess psychology theories and relate each other. |
| Course Content: |
This course examines the history, major concepts and main theories of psychology, sub-fields of psychology, biological, psychological and social foundations of human behavior. This course also deals with research methodology commonly used by psychologists, neurological bases of psychological processes, sensation, perception, learning and motivation processes, main theories of developmental psychology and social psychology. Physical, psychological and social developmental characteristics, social norms, interpersonal relationships, conformity and obedience will be discussed in detail. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Define the basic concepts and theories of psychology, characteristics of subfields and their relations with different disciplines.
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2) Explains the biological basis of behavior, motivation, sensation, perception and learning processes.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Evaluate psychology examinations with critical point of view.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Takes responsibility to carry out in-class and out-of-class work and endeavors to effectively prepare the research assignment individually.
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2) Follows current researches and publications related to psychology subfields.
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3) Davranış ve zihinsel süreçlerin araştırılmasında kullanılan yöntem ve teknikleri açıklar.
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4) Establishes a relationship between human behavior and mental processes, explains the individual's behavior by taking into account social variables and cultural characteristics
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5) Students will be able to identify the biological bases of behavior on both the micro (neurophysiological, and neurochemical) and macro (nervous system) levels.
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Introduction |
Psychology and Life, Chapter 1
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| 2) |
Theoretical Approaches |
Chapters 1
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| 3) |
Research Methodology |
Chapter 2
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| 4) |
Research Methods in Psychology II |
Chapter 2
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| 5) |
Biological Foundations; Biology and Behaviour |
Chapter 3
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Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Chapter 3 (Structure of NErvous System) |
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Ethics |
Association of Turkish Psychologist, Ethic Rules
Chapter 2; Ethical Issues in Researches Done in Human and Animals
Materyal
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Biological Foundations I |
Chapter 3
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Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience; Chapter 2 |
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Midterm |
Chapters: 1, 2, 3
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Sensation and Perception; Visual System |
Chapter 4; page 91-105
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| 10) |
Sensation and Perception |
Chapter 4; pg105-132
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Mind, Consciousness, and Alternate States I |
Chapter 5
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| 12) |
Evaluation of Midterm Examination + Quiz I |
Chapter 3 and 4
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Mind, Consciousness and Altered States |
Chapter 5
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Learning |
Chapter 6
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Learning |
Chapter 6
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| 16) |
Evaluation of semester |
Chapter 1,2,3,4,5,6
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. |
5 |
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1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach. |
5 |
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1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively. |
5 |
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1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology. |
5 |
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1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes. |
5 |
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Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. |
5 |
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2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues. |
5 |
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2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills. |
5 |
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2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology. |
4 |
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2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology. |
4 |
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Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. |
5 |
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3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work. |
5 |
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3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research. |
5 |
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3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice. |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
3 |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
3 |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
2 |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
2 |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
3 |
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Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
5 |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
5 |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
4 |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
4 |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
4 |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
3 |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
3 |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
4 |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
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4 |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
3 |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Laboratory |
5 |
4 |
20 |
| Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
3 |
4 |
12 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
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113 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Midterms |
1 |
11 |
11 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
22 |
22 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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43 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
156 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue