INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP104	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer FADİME AYBÜKE KILIÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Introduction to Psychology course; aims to understand human behavior in a scientific way.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and Scope of Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, structure and functions of the nervous system, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, Social Development in Childhood,

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knowing the basic concepts and theories of psychology.
Recognizing the different psychological currents and to distinguish between them.
Having the knowledge to make the psychological evaluation of human behavior.
The cause of any behavior from different perspectives.
Recognizes subfields of psychology and to evaluate the relationship between them.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition and Scope of Psychology	-
2	-	The relationship between psychology and other sciences study subjects	-
3	-	Research Methods in Psychology - I	-
4	-	Research Methods in Psychology - II	-
5	-	Structure and function of the nervous system	-
6	-	Cognitive Psychology I	-
7	-	Cognitive Psychology II	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Social Development in Childhood	-
10	-	Factors affecting the development of social behavior	-
11	-	Social Psychology	-
12	-	Social Affairs	-
13	-	Clinical Psychology - I	-
14	-	Clinical Psychology - II	-
15	-	Forensic Psychology	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	The program contains up to date information about basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiometry		1
2	Have the knowledge of accessing to basic scientific knowledge, assessment and apply.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having the knowledge about the basic structure and functions of the human body		1
2	Describing medical terms in the field of Audiometry.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The basic problem of the lack of security in the area of ​​missing detects and searches for solutions.		1
2	Numerical organize data and prepare promotional material with ready-made templates; communicate in the internet makes applying for a job.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas with basic computer programs / technologies / devices / instruments and equipment / techniques and methods of use.	0
2	Main economic indicators by analyzing the idea of ​​setting creates workplace. Opens workplace activity.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of use, to face any problems as a team member is involved.		1
2	Have a basic knowledge related to the field using the given task are executed independently.		1
3	Collect data for research, prepare reports, making presentations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The acquired basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate compliance with the advancing technology of the time and constantly updates the inertia away from the comments.	0
2	Lifelong learning regarding area is conscious.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Oral and written communication using the methods of organizational communication.	0
2	Areas that require a basic level of computer software, information and communication technologies are used.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain awareness of professional ethics, professional regarding the collection, interpretation and dissemination of the results of scientific and moral stage play by the rules.					4
2	Establishes the infrastructure for creating a quality management system. Statistical quality control methods are applied.		1
3	Individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues are conscious enough.		1

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	3	9
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	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	71