Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI103 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. ASLI ALBAYRAK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Will be able to define the working areas and responsibilities of all staff working in the food and beverage sector by considering the occupational safety rules
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Will be able to know the science behind cooking.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Will be able to develop healthy, natural, additive-free, original food formulas by understanding the the chemical reactions underlying the cooking process as well as being aware of the effects of various cooking processes on structural, sensory and chemical attributes of food.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Will be able to use their knowledge and skills related to gastronomy in the sector by evaluating cultural background of Turkish and World Cuisines
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Will be able to create individual menus using the principle of healthy eating plate.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Will be able to prepare projects within the framework of ethical values by following international developments related to gastronomy discipline.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Will be able to adapt easily to developments in information and communication Technologies by using life-long learning skills in business or academic life.
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Communication & Social |
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Will be able to interpret different approaches in interdisciplinary studies or business life by comparing them.
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Will be able to tell the ethical implications of their decisions and actions according to different cultural, social, humanitarian and political perspectives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Will be able to calculate the cost of an accommodation establishment by creating a financial plan.
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Will be able to explain the chemistry of food by using the knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
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Will be able to demonstrate responsible behavior for global environmental issues through their professional career according to sustainability criteria.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 151 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |