INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SSD303	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	7	2	2	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. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to introduce the students with the importance of Psychology , its functioning, its history, modern psychological approaches, research methods of psychology, and the main personality theories that shed light on the normal / abnormal behaviors and psychotherapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of this course include: definition of psychology, history of psychology, modern psychological approaches, subfields of psychology, psychological research methods, structure of the nervous system and its physiology, neonatal and childhood capacities, cognitive development, development of morality and judgment, theories related with personality and personality development, structural and topographic theory , self-defense mechanisms, 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)
Recognize different psychological approaches.
Clearly indicate these approaches, their assumptions, approaches to growth and development, the perception of anxiety, and the ways in which they deal with anxiety.
Interpret the functioning of human physiology and psychological events.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal behaviors in terms of psychology.
Recognize and interpret possible pathological conditions and interpret them in direction.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading	Introduction, What is Psychology? What are Psychological Approaches?	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
2	Literature Reading	What are the modern psychological approaches? What are the subfields of psychology? What are the research methods?	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
3	Literature Reading	Structure and functioning of nervous system	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
4	Literature Reading	Psychological development and personality theories	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
5	Literature Reading	Topographical and structural theories, sleep and dreams	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
6	Literature Reading	Learning theories	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
7	Literature Reading	Psychiatric examination	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading	Psychiatric disorders	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
10	Literature Reading	Psychiatric disorders	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
11	Literature Reading	Psychiatric disorders	Narration, question-response, Sampling, Demonstration
12	Literature Reading	-	-
13	Literature Reading	-	-
14	Literature Reading	-	-
15	Literature Reading	-	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Smith, E., Hoeksema, S.N. (2014), Barbara Fredrickson, Geoffrey Loftus. Psikolojiye Giriş. Arkadaş Yayınevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara
Plotnik R., (2014),Psikolojiye Giriş. Kaknüs Yayınları, 1. Baskı, İstanbul
Öztürk O., Uluşahin A. (2015), Ruh Sağlığı ve Bozuklukları, Gözden Geçirilmiş ve Yenilenmiş 13. Baskı, Ankara

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.	0
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.	0
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.	0
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.	0
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.						5
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.			2
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.		1
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.	0
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.	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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	5	5	25
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	2	12
Assignment (Homework)	2	2	4
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	3	3	9
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	125