Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSY327 | EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to 1. Know, explain and interpret the theories of evolutionary psychology 2. Describe and explain human behaviour, cognition and emotion processes from an evolutionary perspective 3. Evaluate empirical findings and hypotheses with a critical approach using scientific criteria 4. Gain the necessary skills and abilities to follow the developments in other sciences related to evolutionary psychology and psychology. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as "using the theory of evolution to explain human behaviour, emotion and cognitive processes, the effect of natural selection on human behaviour, the evolutionary roots of social behaviour, the development and evolution of cognitive processes, emotions and evolution, physiological and cultural evolution". |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Use theories of evolutionary psychology. (Bloom’s 3) |
Explain human behaviour, cognition and emotion processes from an evolutionary perspective. (Bloom’s 4) |
Evaluate empirical findings and hypotheses with a critical approach using scientific criteria. (Bloom’s 5) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review | Synchronizers | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review | Immortal Spirals -1 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review | Immortal Spirals -2 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review | Gene Machine - 1 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review | Gene Machine - 2 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review | Evolving Modules - 1 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review | Evolving Modules - 2 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review | Aggression: Selfish Machine and Determination | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review | Aggression | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review | Appearance of Aggressive Behaviour in Groups: Mobbing and Bullying | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review | Geneism | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review | Generation Conflicts | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review | Behaviour types like self-devotion and ve morality -1 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review | Behaviour types like self-devotion and ve morality -2 | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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ZARATE, O., (2015). Evrimsel Psikolojiye Giris, TPD. |
BUSS, D. M. (1998). The psychology of human mate selection: Exploring the complexity of the strategic repertoire. Handbook of evolutionary psychology: Ideas, issues, and applications. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 3 | 39 |
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 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |