PSYCHOLOGY (TURKISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I PSI101 0 3+0 3.0 8.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit No
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 50
Course providing supportive skills to the main field -
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The main aim of the course is the first of two courses for those studying in the field of Psychology, which is an introduction to the subjects studied by different fields in psychology. To introduce the history of psychology as a developing science, to discover the methods of accessing information as a result of psychological research, and to provide the students with basic information about different fields such as sensation, perception, learning and comprehension, and to create the general framework related to the field.
Contents of the Course Unit Definition, scope and sub-fields of psychology science; research methods used; nervous system, brain and behavior relationship, sensation and perception mechanisms, states of consciousness; learning and memory topics constitute the content of this course.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Basic information about the definition of psychology, its main fields of study and methods used in the field not only provides the students with the basic information about the vocational courses they will take in the following semesters but also helps them to define the sub-fields they are interested in.

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 Will be able to define theoretical (eg cognitive, social psychology) and applied domains (eg health psychology) of psychology.
2 Will be able to transfer different underpinnings (eg physiological, social) of human behavior.
3 will be able to discuss the basic scientific theories and approaches of psychology.
4 will be able to explain the research methods used in psychology.
5 will be able to transfer the scientific language used in psychology.
6 Will be able to define ethical rules that should be applied in psychology studie
7 Will be able to explain how psychology theory and research can be applied to different fields.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
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Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Psychology Science, Objectives and Approaches No file found
2 Research Methods in Psychology, Relations with Sub-Branches and Other Sciences No file found
3 Biological and Evolutionary Basics of My Behavior No file found
4 Sensation and Perception No file found
5 Impulse And Motives, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs No file found
6 Mind, Consciousness and Alternative Situations No file found
7 Midterm Exams No file found
8 Learning and Behavior Analysis No file found
9 Memory and recall No file found
10 Cognitive Processes (Thinking, problem solving, intelligence, creativity, No file found
11 Personality, personality theories, individual differences, evaluation of personality No file found
12 Defense Mechanisms And Behavioral Disorders No file found
13 GENERAL AGAIN and student research and presentations No file found
14 GENERAL AGAIN and student research and presentations No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1.Richard J. Gerrig (2013), Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. 2.Morgan, C.( ) Psikolojiye Giriş , 3.Plotnik, R. (2009), Psikolojiye Giriş,
4.Atkinson& Hilgard (2014), Psikolojiye Giriş, 5. Gering R. ( ) Psikoloji ve Yaşam -Giriş ,
6. Cücenoğlu, D.(2018), İnsan ve Davranışı, 7. DERS NOTLARI-SUNUMLAR

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT NOT DEFINED
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Will be able to define theoretical (eg cognitive, social psychology) and applied domains (eg health psychology) of psychology.
2 Will be able to transfer different underpinnings (eg physiological, social) of human behavior.
3 will be able to discuss the basic scientific theories and approaches of psychology.
4 will be able to explain the research methods used in psychology.
5 will be able to transfer the scientific language used in psychology.
6 Will be able to define ethical rules that should be applied in psychology studie
7 Will be able to explain how psychology theory and research can be applied to different fields.

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities
Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 60
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 1 % 40
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


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 0 0
Preliminary & Further Study 14 0 0
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
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 0
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 0 0
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 0
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 0
Workload (h) / 25.5 0.0
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8.0