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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 Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the basic information on the science of audiology in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of audiology science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to plan a proper audiology program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to execute a proper treatment to his/her patients via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborates with main medical fields.
5
2
Evaluates and interprets the problems about hearing and/or vestibular symptoms of his/her patients guided by relevant specialists, asks for consultation from other departments in case of need.
1
3
Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Specializes in areas like Pediatric Audiology, Geriatric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Electrophysiological Measurements, Vestibular Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids and Implants.
4
2
Prepares instructional and practical studies to provide efficiency, permanency and quality of audiology-related services.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.
1
2
Takes part in a special team for the noise measurements in noisy environments in order to reduce the noise level for the regulation of environmental modifications by identifying individual protectives.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Takes place in the implant board in order to consult his/her patients about applications of cochlear implant, middle ear implants, bone implanted hearing devices (BAHA) and brainstem implant.
2
2
Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.
1
3
Makes studies in order to improve hearing protection of health and for the prevention of hearing loss at work, school and society’s environments for the development of applications related to hearing screening program.
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 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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 154
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0