This course is an introduction to the newly developing field of evolutionary psychology and thus describes the history, methods, the major findings and theories of the field. Topics covered include problems of survival in the natural environment, mate selection strategies, problems of parenting and kinship, and problems of group living, all from an evolutionary perspective. The course also seeks to develop the thinking skills of students by encouraging them to see and try to explain diverse natural and social phenomena, from bacteria to religion, within the framework of evolutionary theory.
Course Content
This course contains; The Scientific Movements Leading to Evolutionary Psychology,The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology,Human Survival Problems,Women's Long-Term Mating Strategies,Men's Long-Term Mating Strategies,Short-Term Sexual Strategies,Problems of Parenting,Problems of Kinship,Cooperative Alliances,Aggression and Warfare,Conflict between the Sexes,Status, Prestige and Social Dominance,Towards a Unified Evolutionary Psychology,Recapitulation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defining evolution
9
A
Defining the mechanism of natural selection
9
A
Defining the basic concepts of evolutionary psychology
9
A
Defining the evolutionary basis of sex differences
9
A
Discussing how cooperation could have evolved
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Scientific Movements Leading to Evolutionary Psychology
2
The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology
3
Human Survival Problems
4
Women's Long-Term Mating Strategies
5
Men's Long-Term Mating Strategies
6
Short-Term Sexual Strategies
7
Problems of Parenting
8
Problems of Kinship
9
Cooperative Alliances
10
Aggression and Warfare
11
Conflict between the Sexes
12
Status, Prestige and Social Dominance
13
Towards a Unified Evolutionary Psychology
14
Recapitulation
Resources
Main textbook:
Buss, D. M. (2019). Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the mind (6th ed.). Routledge.
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.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
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.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
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
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course is an introduction to the newly developing field of evolutionary psychology and thus describes the history, methods, the major findings and theories of the field. Topics covered include problems of survival in the natural environment, mate selection strategies, problems of parenting and kinship, and problems of group living, all from an evolutionary perspective. The course also seeks to develop the thinking skills of students by encouraging them to see and try to explain diverse natural and social phenomena, from bacteria to religion, within the framework of evolutionary theory.
Course Content
This course contains; The Scientific Movements Leading to Evolutionary Psychology,The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology,Human Survival Problems,Women's Long-Term Mating Strategies,Men's Long-Term Mating Strategies,Short-Term Sexual Strategies,Problems of Parenting,Problems of Kinship,Cooperative Alliances,Aggression and Warfare,Conflict between the Sexes,Status, Prestige and Social Dominance,Towards a Unified Evolutionary Psychology,Recapitulation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defining evolution
9
A
Defining the mechanism of natural selection
9
A
Defining the basic concepts of evolutionary psychology
9
A
Defining the evolutionary basis of sex differences
9
A
Discussing how cooperation could have evolved
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The Scientific Movements Leading to Evolutionary Psychology
2
The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology
3
Human Survival Problems
4
Women's Long-Term Mating Strategies
5
Men's Long-Term Mating Strategies
6
Short-Term Sexual Strategies
7
Problems of Parenting
8
Problems of Kinship
9
Cooperative Alliances
10
Aggression and Warfare
11
Conflict between the Sexes
12
Status, Prestige and Social Dominance
13
Towards a Unified Evolutionary Psychology
14
Recapitulation
Resources
Main textbook:
Buss, D. M. (2019). Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the mind (6th ed.). Routledge.
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.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
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.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
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.
