INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI103	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ADEM ÖZER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the importance of psychology, its functioning, history, modern psychological approaches, research methods, and the main theories of personality that shed light on normal / abnormal behaviours and psychotherapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as the definition of psychology, history, modern psychological approaches, subfields of psychology, psychological research methods, structure of the nervous system, physiology, neonatal and childhood capacities, cognitive development, development of moral and judgement, theories related to personality and personality development, consciousness structural and topographic theory, defence mechanisms of the ego, sleep and dreams, sleep disorders, psychoactive substances, learning theories, psychiatric examination and presentation of various psychiatric disorders.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the functioning of human physiology and psychological phenomena. (Bloom's 2)
Explain how to intervene in potentially pathological states and conduct them (Bloom's 2)
Distinguish between the psychiatrically normal and non-normal (Bloom's 4)
Distinguish different psychological approaches from each other. (Blooms 4)
Compare the hypotheses of these approaches, the approaches related to growth and development, perception of anxiety and ways to cope with anxiety. (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, What is psychology? What are psychological approaches?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	What are modern psychological approaches? What are subfields of psychology? What are research methods?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Structure of the nervous system	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Functioning of the nervous system	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Psychological development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Personality theories	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Topographic and structural theories	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Sleeping and dreams	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Learning Theories	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Learning Theories	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Psychiatric examination	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Psychiatric disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Psychiatric disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Psychiatric disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Atkinson, R. L., Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Bem, D. J., & Maren, S. (2012). Psikolojiye giris. Arkadas Publications.
PLOTNIK, Rod (2009), Psikolojiye Giris, Trns. Tamer Genis, Istanbul: Kaknus Publications.
OZTURK, O., AYLIN ULUSAHIN A., (2015). Ruh Sagligi ve Bozuklukları, Gozden Gecirilmis ve Yenilenmis 13th Edition, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, design, culture and furniture history in their professional life and daily life.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze national and international project management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills by taking responsibility within an individual or group.	0
2	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture, application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with other professional fields	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the principle of lifelong learning, students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior design and planning areas with innovative, original and sustainable solutions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to organize unique, sustainable projects and activities in their field studies.	0
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interior Architecture program graduates; will be able to develop solutions to issues such as interior application details, furniture design and building cost management using occupational standards and legal frameworks.	0
2	Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to design sustainable, original and innovative projects for interior architecture such as conceptual design, application detail projects and furniture design in their professional fields	0
3	Students will be able to organize interior design, application details and furniture design studies with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	151