PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE251	PSYCHOLOGY	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide students competence about the basic concepts and approaches of the science of psychology and its field of practice, and to create a basis for the courses they will take in the coming years of their studies by providing them with awareness of the possible relationships between them and the way they explain psychological phenomena.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the definition of psychology, its fields of study and sub-branches, research and application methods in psychology, neurobiological foundations of psychology and the structure of the brain, developmental psychology, theories in psychology, learning, remembering and thinking, sensation and perception.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the development of the science of psychology. Defines the basic concepts of psychology. Recognize different psychological currents and explain the differences between them. Understands the importance of social and environmental factors in the emergence of behavior. Defines subfields related to psychology. Relates behavior, sensation, consciousness, memory, learning, cognition, personality and abnormal behaviors.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Chapter Reading	Definition of Psychology. Fields of Study and Sub-Branches	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
1	Chapter Reading	Definition of Psychology. Fields of Study and Sub-Branches	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2	Chapter Reading	A short history of psychology	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2	Chapter Reading	A short history of psychology	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3	Chapter Reading	Neurobiological Basics of Psychology and Structure of the Brain	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3	Chapter Reading	Neurobiological Basics of Psychology and Structure of the Brain	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4	Chapter Reading	Sensation and Perception	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4	Chapter Reading	Sensation and Perception	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5	Chapter Reading	Learning	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5	Chapter Reading	Learning	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6	Chapter Reading	Memory	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6	Chapter Reading	Memory	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7	Chapter Reading	Repetition	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7	Chapter Reading	Repetition	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Chapter Reading	Lifelong development	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
9	Chapter Reading	Lifelong development	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10	Chapter Reading	Motivation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10	Chapter Reading	Motivation	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11	Chapter Reading	Feelings	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11	Chapter Reading	Feelings	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12	Chapter Reading	Social Psychology	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12	Chapter Reading	Social Psychology	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13	Chapter Reading	Theories of Personality	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13	Chapter Reading	Theories of Personality	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14	Chapter Reading	Psychological Illnesses	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14	Chapter Reading	Psychological Illnesses	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15	Chapter Reading	General Repetition	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15	Chapter Reading	General Repetition	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Morgan,C.T. (2013). Psikolojiye Giriş. Konya, Eğitim Yayınevi.
Atkinson, R. L., Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Bem, D. J., & Maren, S. (2012). Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Arkadaş Yayınevi

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	Teamwork skills		1
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility		1
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities		1
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it	0
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation	0
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques	0
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively		1
2	Professional self-confidence skills			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills	0

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	10	2	20
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	7	3	21
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	10	2	20
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	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	150