PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI111E	PSYCHOLOGY	2	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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:	This course aims to introduce the students to the definition and the basic concepts of psychology, such as sensory processes, perception, consciousness and learning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includeS 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, sensory processes, perception, consciousness, learning and conditioning.

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 psychology.
Explains information about scientific method and statistics in psychology.
Studies the application areas of psychology.
Relates attitude, sensation, consciousness, memory, learning, cognition, personality and abnormal behavior.
Adheres to the language used in psychology.
Defends the importance of interdisciplinary work.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	General information about the course, definition of psychology	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Definition and the subfields of psychology	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Research methods in psychology	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Research methods in psychology	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Biological roots of behaviour	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Developmental Psycholog	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Developmental Psychology	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Sensory Processes	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Perception	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Consciousness	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Consciousness	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Learning and Conditioning	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Learning and Conditioning	Lecture, discussion
15	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Memory	Lecture, discussion
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., (2009) Wadsworth Pub Co; 15 edition

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 the field of 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	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics 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 knowledge 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 patients' 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 patients-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	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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	5	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	149