EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI460	EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	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. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to raise awareness about selected topics in the field of experimental psychology, to have knowledge about current theories and researches, to prepare and conduct similar researches as a group, to evaluate the results and to be able to prepare the publication by using these methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include an advanced study of methodological issues in experimental research.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze theories established on the select subjects on experimental psychology. (Bloom’s 4)
Evaluate the contribution of experimental psychology research to psychology in general and the contribution of experimental studies to theory production. (Bloom’s 5)
Apply research and experiments developed in the field of experimental psychology. (Bloom’s 3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Description of experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature Review	Theoretical bases of selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature Review	Research methods of selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature Review	Findings of research on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature Review	Findings of research on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature Review	Current findings on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature Review	Current findings on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Creating a research design on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature Review	Writing introduction for the research	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature Review	Data collection on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature Review	Data collection on selected topics on experimental psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature Review	Data entry and methods of analysis	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature Review	Data entry and methods of analysis	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature Review	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Er, N. & Er, N. (2014). Deneysel Psikoloji. Nobel Academic Publications.
Myers, A. & Hansen, C. (2012). Experimental Psychology. Wadswoth Cengace Learning.

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	Define concepts such as management, manager and leader.
2	Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Report the obtained data.
2	Prepare software and projects related with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.
2	Analyze the work processes.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage projects as part of a team.
2	Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.
2	Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.
3	Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.
2	Establish a healthy contact with colleagues
3	Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.
4	Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
2	Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.
3	Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.

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	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	20	20
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	127