INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY103	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	1	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. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İBRAHİM KARAKAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the importance of psychology, its functioning, history, modern psychological approaches, research methods, and the main theories of personality that shed light on normal / abnormal behaviours and psychotherapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include 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, development of moral and judgement, theories related to personality and personality development, consciousness structural and topographic theory, defence mechanisms of the ego, sleep and dreams, sleep disorders, psychoactive substances, learning theories, psychiatric examination and presentation of various psychiatric disorders.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the functioning of human physiology and psychological phenomena. (Bloom's 2)
Explain how to intervene in potentially pathological states and conduct them (Bloom's 2)
Distinguish between the psychiatrically normal and non-normal (Bloom's 4)
Distinguish different psychological approaches from each other. (Blooms 4)
Compare the hypotheses of these approaches, the approaches related to growth and development, perception of anxiety and ways to cope with anxiety. (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	The Nature of Psychology	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
2	-	Research Methods in Psychology	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
3	-	Biological Foundations of Psychology	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
4	-	Psychological Development	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
5	-	Sensory Processes and Perception	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
6	-	Consciousness	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
7	-	Learning and Conditioning	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Motivation and Behavior	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
10	-	Language and Thought	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
11	-	Motivation	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
12	-	Emotion	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
13	-	Intelligence	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
14	-	Personality	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
15	-	Psychological Disorders	Lecture / Discussion / Assignment
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). Psikolojiye giris. Arkadas Publications.
PLOTNIK, Rod (2009), Psikolojiye Giris, Trns. Tamer Genis, Istanbul: Kaknus Publications.
OZTURK, O., AYLIN ULUSAHIN A., (2015). Ruh Sagligi ve Bozuklukları, Gozden Gecirilmis ve Yenilenmis 13th Edition, Ankara.

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	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).					4
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)			2
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)				3
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)					4
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)	0
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)					4
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)		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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	15	5	75
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	10	5	50
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	5	1	5
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	176