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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI080

Course Name:

Psychology Readings

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. 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) Possess all the expertise and skills related to foreign trade required for business life.
2) Knows the legislation regarding foreign trade.
3) Knows the necessary information and documents regarding foreign trade.
4) Effectively recognizes, collects and uses the data required to solve well-defined problems in this field; uses the theoretical knowledge and intellectual skills required for practice.
5) Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles in relations with stakeholders.
6) Continues to learn about his profession independently and turns what he has learned into practice.
7) Has sufficient knowledge of foreign languages in the professional field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess all the expertise and skills related to foreign trade required for business life.
2)	Knows the legislation regarding foreign trade.
3)	Knows the necessary information and documents regarding foreign trade.
4)	Effectively recognizes, collects and uses the data required to solve well-defined problems in this field; uses the theoretical knowledge and intellectual skills required for practice.
5)	Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles in relations with stakeholders.
6)	Continues to learn about his profession independently and turns what he has learned into practice.
7)	Has sufficient knowledge of foreign languages in the professional field.

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