Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
PSI327 |
EVOLUTIONARY PSCYHOLOGY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
1. To define, explain and interpret theoretical knowledge in evolutionary psychology 2. To identify and explain human behavioral, emotional and cognitive processes through an evolutionary perspective 3. To evaluate empirical evidence and claims utilizing scientific criteria 4. The skills and abilities to follow advances in evolutionary psychology and other related sciences. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to study the application of the theory of evolution to human behavioral, emotional and cognitive processes. How the process of natural selection shapes human behavior, evolutionary roots of social behavior, cognitive development and evolution, emotions and evolution, physiological and cultural evolution are some of the topics to be covered in this course. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
To define, explain and interpret theoretical knowledge in evolutionary psychology |
Be able to identify and explain human behavioral, emotional and cognitive processes through an evolutionary perspective |
Be able to evaluate empirical evidence and claims utilizing scientific criteria |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to the theory of evoluation. |
- |
2 |
- |
Theory of evolution (2) |
- |
3 |
- |
Theory of evolution (3) |
- |
4 |
- |
Evolution of perception |
- |
5 |
- |
Comparison of human and animal mental ability |
- |
6 |
- |
The formation of culture on human civilization |
- |
7 |
- |
Human jealousy and competition |
- |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
- |
Evolution and emotions |
- |
10 |
- |
Love and attachment |
- |
11 |
- |
Aggression in human |
- |
12 |
- |
Evolutionary psychology and deppression |
- |
13 |
- |
Human jealousy and competition |
- |
14 |
- |
General Evaluation |
- |
15 |
- |
General Evaluation |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Buss, D. M., Haselton, M. G., Shackelford, T. K., Bleske, A. L., &
Wakefield, J. C. (1998). Adaptations, Exaptations, and
Spandrels. American Psychologist, 53(5), 533-548. |
Nilsson, D. & Pelger, S. (1994). A pessimistic estimate of the
time required for an eye to evolve. Proceedings: Biological
Sciences, 256(1345), 53-58. |
• Waynforth, D. (2007). Mate choice copying in humans.
Human Nature, 18, 264-271. |
Frank, R. H., Gilovitch, T., & Regan, D. (1993). The evolution
of one-shot cooperation: an experiment. Ethology and
sociobiology, 14, 247-256 |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
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2 |
Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
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2 |
Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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2 |
Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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2 |
Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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2 |
By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
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3 |
Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
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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 |
3 |
42 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
6 |
6 |
36 |
Assignment (Homework) |
5 |
5 |
25 |
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 |
3 |
3 |
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 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
42 |
0 |
152 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
152 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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