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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI080

Course Name:

Psychology Readings

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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:

Öğr. Gör. FATMA GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to demarcate science and scientific from metaphysical thoughts, ideologies and pseudo-sciences.
Course Content:	In this course, the characteristics of scientific knowledge and basic knowledge and skills related to scientific approaches will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to explain the basic concepts of science
2) To be able to comprehend the necessity of scientific thinking in daily life
3) To be able to distinguish between a scientific product and a non-scientific product
4) To be able to express a question scientifically.
5) To be able to evaluate the subjects of psychology by a scientific point of view.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Description and Introduction	-
2)	Basic Concepts: Science, False Science, Non-Science and Pseudoscience	-
3)	Scientific Criteria: Induction and Verifiability	-
4)	Scientific Criteria: Deduction and Falsifiability	-
5)	Characteristics of Pseudoscience	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
7)	Psychology as a Science	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
10)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
11)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
12)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
13)	Presentations	-
14)	Presentations	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.
References:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least 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 in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	50
Total Workload		122