PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI118	PSYCHOLOGY	2	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Scientific foundations of psychology, basic concepts in psychology, scientific methods and statistics, basic process and application areas in psychology, behavior, sensation, consciousness, learning and attention, memory, cognition, personality and abnormal behaviors are aimed.
Contents of the Course Unit:	History of psychology, scientific research methods and statistics, behavior, sensation, consciousness, learning and attention, memory, cognition, personality and abnormal behavior.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the development of the scientific field of psychology.
Understands the scientific methods used in psychology.
Defines the applicational fields of psychology.
Relates the concepts of sensation, perception, consciousness, learning with each other.
Acts according to the occupational and scientific ethics.
Believes in the importance of interdisciplinary studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Meeting, General Information (Purpose of the Course, Term Plan, How Should We Study?)	Lecture
2	Literature Review	Exploring Psychology (Definition, Subject, Aims, Importance and Benefit of Psychology, Fields of Application)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Reading relevant textbook section	Psychology and Science (Relationship of psychology with other sciences, Research Methods)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Reading relevant textbook section	Psychological Basis of Behaviors-I: Building Blocks of the Brain (Structure and Development of the Brain, Structure and Function of Neurons, Transmitters, Reflex)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Reading relevant textbook section	Developmental Psychology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Reading relevant textbook section	Developmental Psychology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Reading relevant textbook section	Developmental Psychology	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant textbook section	Sensation (Vision, Hearing, Balance, Touch) Pain, Artificial Senses	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Reading relevant textbook section	Attention and Perception (Threshold of Perception, Transformation of Senses into Perception, Constancy of Perception, Transsensory Perception)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Reading relevant textbook section	Different States of Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Reading relevant textbook section	Learning I Classical Conditioning (Conditioning Concepts, Adaptive Value, Conditioned Fear)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Reading relevant textbook section	Learning-II: Operant and Cognitive Approaches (Performative Conditioning, Reinforcers, Types of Learning, Behavior Shaping)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Reading relevant textbook section	Memory (Sensory Memory, Memory Processes, Encoding, Inoculation of False Memories, Discrete Memory Systems)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Reading relevant textbook section	Intelligence (Definition, Measurement, Development of Intelligence, Special Talents, Creativity)	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
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). Introduction to psychology. Friend Publisher.
Can, G. (2019) Psychological counseling and guidance. Pegem Academy.

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	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
2	Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
2	Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
5	Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	4	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	56	0	154