Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI327 | EVOLUTIONARY PSCYHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
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Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 152 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 6 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |