PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI118	PSYCHOLOGY	1	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. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
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	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.		1
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.				3
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.				3
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.	0
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.			2
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.			2

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