Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY II | PSY1223540 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The goal of this introductory course is to offer certain scientific answers to fundamental questions about the following subjects: Cognition, Development, Motivation and Emotion, Sexuality and Gender, Stress and Health, Personality, Psychotherapy, and Social interaction. In addition, this course offers review and discussion of theories and methods in different areas of contemporary psychology, such as Developmental, Cognitive, Social, and Clinical psychology. Overall, Introduction to Psychology introduces students to several different areas of psychology. Psychology is made up of many different sub-disciplines and has many different approaches, but it is unified in that the ultimate goal is to understand human behaviour and mental events. In the module, students will learn about some of the most important empirical findings, theories, and the current state of research in a number of areas of psychological inquiry. |
Course Content | This course contains; Cognition: Thinking, İntelligence, and Language,Development across the Life Span,Development across the Life Span,Theories of Personality,Theories of Personality,Psychological Disorders,Psychological Disorders,Psychotherapies,Motivation and Emotion,Social Psychology,Social Psychology,Sexuality and Gender,Stress and Health,Revision. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Recognize ways of pursuing questions in psychology via discussion of theory and empirical research. | 10, 9 | A |
2. Describe connections between knowledge gained in psychology to everyday life. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
3. Identify theoretical underpinnings of the major areas of psychology, including cognition (thought, memory, perception), learning, personality, social and environmental influences, development, and physiology of behavior. | 14, 9 | A |
4. Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction. | 16, 9 | A |
5. Recognize diversity and individual differences and similarities (e.g., gender, ethnicity, race) in a variety of contexts. | 10, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Cognition: Thinking, İntelligence, and Language | Chapter 7 |
2 | Development across the Life Span | Chapter 8, Sections 1-9 |
3 | Development across the Life Span | Chapter 8, Sections 10-17 |
4 | Theories of Personality | Chapter 13, Sections 1-9 |
5 | Theories of Personality | Chapter 13, Sections 10-16 |
6 | Psychological Disorders | Chapter 14, Sections 1-9 |
7 | Psychological Disorders | Chapter 14, Sections 10-17 |
8 | Psychotherapies | Chapter 15 |
9 | Motivation and Emotion | Chapter 9 |
10 | Social Psychology | Chapter 12 |
11 | Social Psychology | Chapter 12, Sections 9-16 |
12 | Sexuality and Gender | Chapter10 |
13 | Stress and Health | Chapter 11 |
14 | Revision | |
Resources |
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2017). Psychology (5th Edition). Pearson Education Limited: Essex, UK |
http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/ |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | | X |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | | | X |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | | | | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | | X | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | | | | X | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | | | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | X | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Term Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 27 | 27 |
General Exam | 1 | 27 | 27 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 197 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(197/30) | 7 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY II | PSY1223540 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The goal of this introductory course is to offer certain scientific answers to fundamental questions about the following subjects: Cognition, Development, Motivation and Emotion, Sexuality and Gender, Stress and Health, Personality, Psychotherapy, and Social interaction. In addition, this course offers review and discussion of theories and methods in different areas of contemporary psychology, such as Developmental, Cognitive, Social, and Clinical psychology. Overall, Introduction to Psychology introduces students to several different areas of psychology. Psychology is made up of many different sub-disciplines and has many different approaches, but it is unified in that the ultimate goal is to understand human behaviour and mental events. In the module, students will learn about some of the most important empirical findings, theories, and the current state of research in a number of areas of psychological inquiry. |
Course Content | This course contains; Cognition: Thinking, İntelligence, and Language,Development across the Life Span,Development across the Life Span,Theories of Personality,Theories of Personality,Psychological Disorders,Psychological Disorders,Psychotherapies,Motivation and Emotion,Social Psychology,Social Psychology,Sexuality and Gender,Stress and Health,Revision. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Recognize ways of pursuing questions in psychology via discussion of theory and empirical research. | 10, 9 | A |
2. Describe connections between knowledge gained in psychology to everyday life. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
3. Identify theoretical underpinnings of the major areas of psychology, including cognition (thought, memory, perception), learning, personality, social and environmental influences, development, and physiology of behavior. | 14, 9 | A |
4. Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction. | 16, 9 | A |
5. Recognize diversity and individual differences and similarities (e.g., gender, ethnicity, race) in a variety of contexts. | 10, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Cognition: Thinking, İntelligence, and Language | Chapter 7 |
2 | Development across the Life Span | Chapter 8, Sections 1-9 |
3 | Development across the Life Span | Chapter 8, Sections 10-17 |
4 | Theories of Personality | Chapter 13, Sections 1-9 |
5 | Theories of Personality | Chapter 13, Sections 10-16 |
6 | Psychological Disorders | Chapter 14, Sections 1-9 |
7 | Psychological Disorders | Chapter 14, Sections 10-17 |
8 | Psychotherapies | Chapter 15 |
9 | Motivation and Emotion | Chapter 9 |
10 | Social Psychology | Chapter 12 |
11 | Social Psychology | Chapter 12, Sections 9-16 |
12 | Sexuality and Gender | Chapter10 |
13 | Stress and Health | Chapter 11 |
14 | Revision | |
Resources |
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2017). Psychology (5th Edition). Pearson Education Limited: Essex, UK |
http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/ |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | | X |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | | | X |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | | | | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | | X | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | | | | X | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | | | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | X | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
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