Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic terminology and principles, to introduce students to the topics and issues that psychologists study, the research methods they employ, their major findings, and the ways in which psychologists apply the research findings to the solution of personal and societal problems. |
Course Content | This course contains; The Science of Psychology,The Science of Psychology,The Brain and Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,States of Consciousness,State of Consciousness,Learning,Learning, ,Memory,Thinking, Intelligence, and Language,Thinking, Intelligence, and Language,Human Development,Cognition. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Understand and differentiate between the basic concepts of psychology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
2. Evaluate psychological concepts from a biological perspective. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
3. Understand the basic concepts of sensation and perception. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
4. Understand the basic concepts in relation to consciousness. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
5. Understand the basic concepts in relation to memory. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
6. Understand the basic concepts in relation to learning. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
7. Understand the basic concepts in relation to cognition. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The Science of Psychology | Chapter 1, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
2 | The Science of Psychology | Chapter 1, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
3 | The Brain and Behavior | Chapter 2, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
4 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 3, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
5 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 3, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
6 | States of Consciousness | Chapter 4, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
7 | State of Consciousness | Chapter 4, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
8 | Learning | Chapter 5, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
9 | Learning, | Chapter 5, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
10 | Memory | Chapter 6, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
11 | Thinking, Intelligence, and Language | Chapter 7, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
12 | Thinking, Intelligence, and Language | Chapter 8, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
13 | Human Development | Chapter 8, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
14 | Cognition | Chapter 10 |
Resources |
King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | X | |||||
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | X | |||||
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | |||||
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | |||||
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | X | |||||
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
Term Project | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 200 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(200/30) | 7 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic terminology and principles, to introduce students to the topics and issues that psychologists study, the research methods they employ, their major findings, and the ways in which psychologists apply the research findings to the solution of personal and societal problems. |
Course Content | This course contains; The Science of Psychology,The Science of Psychology,The Brain and Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,States of Consciousness,State of Consciousness,Learning,Learning, ,Memory,Thinking, Intelligence, and Language,Thinking, Intelligence, and Language,Human Development,Cognition. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Understand and differentiate between the basic concepts of psychology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
2. Evaluate psychological concepts from a biological perspective. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
3. Understand the basic concepts of sensation and perception. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
4. Understand the basic concepts in relation to consciousness. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
5. Understand the basic concepts in relation to memory. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
6. Understand the basic concepts in relation to learning. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
7. Understand the basic concepts in relation to cognition. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The Science of Psychology | Chapter 1, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
2 | The Science of Psychology | Chapter 1, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
3 | The Brain and Behavior | Chapter 2, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
4 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 3, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
5 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 3, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
6 | States of Consciousness | Chapter 4, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
7 | State of Consciousness | Chapter 4, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
8 | Learning | Chapter 5, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
9 | Learning, | Chapter 5, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
10 | Memory | Chapter 6, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
11 | Thinking, Intelligence, and Language | Chapter 7, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
12 | Thinking, Intelligence, and Language | Chapter 8, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
13 | Human Development | Chapter 8, King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
14 | Cognition | Chapter 10 |
Resources |
King, L. A. (2019). Experience Psychology (Fourth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | X | |||||
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | X | |||||
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | |||||
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | |||||
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | X | |||||
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |