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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY I-Fall Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis course contains; Psychological Science ,Science and Scientific Yöntem,Psychological Science ,Biological Bases of Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,Consciousness,Consciousness,Learning,Learning,Memory,Memory,Thinking, Intelligence and Language,Human Development.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of important psychological concepts and principles.9A
2. Discuss basic concepts of developmental psychology.9A
3. Discriminate research methods.9A, E
4. Use psychological concepts while evaluating daily life events.9A
Teaching Methods:9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Psychological Science Chapter1, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
2Science and Scientific YöntemChapter 2, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
3Psychological Science Chapter 1,King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
4Biological Bases of BehaviorChapter 2, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
5Sensation and PerceptionChapter 4, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
6Sensation and PerceptionChapter 4, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
7ConsciousnessChapter 5, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
8ConsciousnessChapter 5, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
9LearningChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
10LearningChapter 6, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
11MemoryChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
12MemoryChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
13Thinking, Intelligence and LanguageChapter 8, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
14Human Developmenthapter 9, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
Resources
King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
RJ Gerrig ve PG Zimbardo (2013). (Psychology and Life) Psikolojiye Giriş: Psikoloji ve Yaşam. (Çev. G. Sart). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14570
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report5525
Term Project13030
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz313
Midterm Exam11717
General Exam12727
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)214
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(214/30)7
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY I-Fall Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis course contains; Psychological Science ,Science and Scientific Yöntem,Psychological Science ,Biological Bases of Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,Consciousness,Consciousness,Learning,Learning,Memory,Memory,Thinking, Intelligence and Language,Human Development.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of important psychological concepts and principles.9A
2. Discuss basic concepts of developmental psychology.9A
3. Discriminate research methods.9A, E
4. Use psychological concepts while evaluating daily life events.9A
Teaching Methods:9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Psychological Science Chapter1, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
2Science and Scientific YöntemChapter 2, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
3Psychological Science Chapter 1,King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
4Biological Bases of BehaviorChapter 2, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
5Sensation and PerceptionChapter 4, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
6Sensation and PerceptionChapter 4, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
7ConsciousnessChapter 5, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
8ConsciousnessChapter 5, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
9LearningChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
10LearningChapter 6, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
11MemoryChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
12MemoryChapter 7, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
13Thinking, Intelligence and LanguageChapter 8, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
14Human Developmenthapter 9, King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
Resources
King, L.A. (2017). Psikoloji Bilimi. ( A. Öztürk, M. Kurt ve M. İnözü, Çev.): Palme Yayınevi.
RJ Gerrig ve PG Zimbardo (2013). (Psychology and Life) Psikolojiye Giriş: Psikoloji ve Yaşam. (Çev. G. Sart). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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