PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI111E	PSYCHOLOGY	2	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the students to the definition and the basic concepts of psychology, such as sensory processes, perception, consciousness and learning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includeS 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, sensory processes, perception, consciousness, learning and conditioning.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the development of psychology.
Explains information about scientific method and statistics in psychology.
Studies the application areas of psychology.
Relates attitude, sensation, consciousness, memory, learning, cognition, personality and abnormal behavior.
Adheres to the language used in psychology.
Defends the importance of interdisciplinary work.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	General information about the course, definition of psychology	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Definition and the subfields of psychology	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Research methods in psychology	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Research methods in psychology	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Biological roots of behaviour	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Developmental Psycholog	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Developmental Psychology	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Sensory Processes	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Perception	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Consciousness	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Consciousness	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Learning and Conditioning	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Learning and Conditioning	Lecture, discussion
15	Reading relevant topic from the course book, literature review	Memory	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Atkinson, R. L., Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Bem, D. J., & Maren, S., (2009) Wadsworth Pub Co; 15 edition

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.		1
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.		1
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.		1
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4

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	2	28
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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	5	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	149