Psychology (English) Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY101

Course Name:

Introduction to Psychology

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Gökçer Eskikurt

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	1) To teach students the basic theoretical models, paradigms and concepts of psychology and its methodology 2) To help students start developing an objective and scientific perspective on the understanding of human behaviour.
Course Content:	Main theoretical and applied areas of Psychology, main research methods, ethical rules, history of psychology, sensation and perception, learning, consciousness, memory, development, social psychology, personality, psychological disorders and treatments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the science of psychology and its basic subjects.
2) The student comprehends the basic concepts, paradigms, and theoretical models of psychology.
3) The student begins to use psychological concepts, paradigms and theoretical models to explain different psychological phenomenon including: 2.1 Lifespan development 2.2 learning 2.3 memory 2.4 motivation 2.5 psychological problems 2.6 psychological therapies
4) The student describes the historical development of psychology.
5) Understands human behaviour with a multidimensional perspective

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course objectives, students’ expectations
2)	Introduction: What is psychology? Relationship and interaction of psychology with other disciplines
3)	Historical development of psychology Main paradigms in psychology
4)	Basic assumptions in psychology Lifespan development I
5)	Lifespan development II
6)	Midterm 1
7)	Learning
8)	Perception
9)	Memory
10)	Motivation
11)	Emotion, stress and health
12)	Psychological disorders
13)	Psychological therapies
14)	Personality
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Feldman, RS. (2013) Essentials of Understanding Psychology. (11th Ed; International Ed.) New York: McGraw Hill. ISBN: 978-0-07-131482-4 • Gerrig, R.J. and Zimbardo, PG. Psychology and Life. (2012) (2Oth Ed). UK: Pearson.
References:	• Wade and Travis (2016) Psychology (12th edition). The text book is available as e-book via Cağlayan Kitapevi

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.		3
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	3		2
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.				3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.		2
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.	1				3
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.	2
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.			2
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.	2				3
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.			2
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	3
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	2
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	2
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.	1
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Midterms	2	94
Final	1	55
Total Workload		188