Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI103 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN |
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 introduce the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the importance of psychology, its functioning, history, modern psychological approaches, research methods, and the main theories of personality that shed light on normal / abnormal behaviours and psychotherapy. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include subjects such as the definition of psychology, history, modern psychological approaches, subfields of psychology, psychological research methods, structure of the nervous system, physiology, neonatal and childhood capacities, cognitive development, development of moral and judgement, theories related to personality and personality development, consciousness structural and topographic theory, defence mechanisms of the ego, sleep and dreams, sleep disorders, psychoactive substances, learning theories, psychiatric examination and presentation of various psychiatric disorders. |
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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Explain the functioning of human physiology and psychological phenomena. (Bloom's 2) |
Explain how to intervene in potentially pathological states and conduct them (Bloom's 2) |
Distinguish between the psychiatrically normal and non-normal (Bloom's 4) |
Distinguish different psychological approaches from each other. (Blooms 4) |
Compare the hypotheses of these approaches, the approaches related to growth and development, perception of anxiety and ways to cope with anxiety. (Bloom's 4) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction, What is psychology? What are psychological approaches? | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review | What are modern psychological approaches? What are subfields of psychology? What are research methods? | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review | Structure of the nervous system | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review | Functioning of the nervous system | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review | Psychological development | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review | Personality theories | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review | Topographic and structural theories | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review | Sleeping and dreams | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review | Learning Theories | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review | Learning Theories | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review | Psychiatric examination | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review | Psychiatric disorders | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review | Psychiatric disorders | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review | Psychiatric disorders | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Atkinson, R. L., Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Bem, D. J., & Maren, S. (2012). Psikolojiye giris. Arkadas Publications. |
PLOTNIK, Rod (2009), Psikolojiye Giris, Trns. Tamer Genis, Istanbul: Kaknus Publications. |
OZTURK, O., AYLIN ULUSAHIN A., (2015). Ruh Sagligi ve Bozuklukları, Gozden Gecirilmis ve Yenilenmis 13th Edition, Ankara. |
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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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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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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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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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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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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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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 | 4 | 52 |
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 | 30 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 151 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 151 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |