INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT111	INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY	1	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the history, study areas, sub-branches and research methods of psychological science.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the history of psychology, scientific research methods, behaviour, sensation, consciousness, learning, attention, memory, cognition, personality, abnormal behaviours.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret historical development of psychology.
Distinguish from normal and abnormal behaviour.
Compare learning theories.
Design new researches specifically in the field of psychology

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literary Review	Basic subjects and concepts in psychology and history of psychological science	Lecture
2	Literary Review	Research Methods in psychology	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading related sections of the course material	Physiology and behaviour	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading related sections of the course material	Sensation and perception	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading related sections of the course material	Consciousness and variant conditions of consciousness	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading related sections of the course material	Learning	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading related sections of the course material	Memory and its processes	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading related sections of the course material	General Revision	Lecture, Question/Answer
10	Literature Reading	Lifespan Development	Lecture, brain storm
11	Reading related sections of the course material	Personality and Consideration of Personality	Lecture, discussion
12	Literature Reading	Stress and health psychology	Lecture, discussion
13	Literature Reading	Abnormal behaviours and therapies	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading the lecture notes from previous weeks	Social psychology and diversity of human beings	Lecture, discussion
15	Revision	General Revision	Feedback and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Atkinson, C. R. ve Atkinson L. R. (1996). Introduction Psychology.
Morris, C.G., (2000). Psikolojiyi Anlamak: Psikolojiye Giris, (H. B. Ayvasik ve M. Sayil, Cev. Ed.) Ankara: Turk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications.
Morgan, T. C. (2009). Psikolojiye Giris. Konya: Egitim Bookstore.

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	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.				3
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.			2
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.			2
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.				3
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.		1
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.			2
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention					4
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.		1
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.				3

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	5	65
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	10	5	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	179