EVOLUTIONARY PSCYHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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