Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
HEM4013		Introduction to Psychology	2/0/0	DE	Turkish	3

Course Goals	The causes of human behavior and the scientific explanation of behavior
Prerequisite(s)	There is no prerequisite for the course.
Corequisite(s)	There are no additional requirements for the course.
Special Requisite(s)	There are no special requirements for the course.
Instructor(s)	Professor Asiye Gül
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule	The course will not be offered this term.
Office Hour(s)	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques	Lecture, Question and answer
Principle Sources	--Richard J. Gering – Philip G. Zimbarto. (2013). Psychology and Life. Ankara: Nobel publishing mountain. and marketing
Other Sources	-

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	What is science? Scientific Method, Scientific methods used by psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
2. Week	Application areas of psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
3. Week	Biological Foundations of Behavior	Lecture, Question and answer
4. Week	Biological Foundations of Behavior	Lecture, Question and answer
5. Week	Biological Foundations of Behavior and Effects of Psychotic Drugs on Behavior	Lecture, Question and answer
6. Week	Sensation and Perception	Lecture, Question and answer
7. Week	Sensation and Perception	Lecture, Question and answer
8. Week	Midterm
9. Week	Motivation	Lecture, Question and answer
10. Week	Motivation	Lecture, Question and answer
11. Week	Emotion-Stress and Health	Lecture, Question and answer
12. Week	Emotion-Stress and Health	Lecture, Question and answer
13. Week	Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
14. Week	Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
15. Week	Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
16. Week
17. Week

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	60

Program Outcomes PO-1 Has the current theoretical knowledge required by the nursing profession. PO-2 Has the practical skills to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and society with a holistic and humanistic approach. PO-3 Applies quality and evidence-based nursing care process while meeting the health needs of individual, family, group and society. PO-4 It considers ethical principles in nursing care, education, management and research. PO-5 Follows nursing laws and regulations and acts appropriately. PO-6 Uses effective communication skills. PO-7 It provides health education and counseling services to individuals, families, groups and communities. PO-8 As an active member of the healthcare team, it fulfills its roles and functions in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation. PO-9 It shows an empathic approach in a sensitive way to all kinds of changes that may affect the health of the individual, family, group and society. PO-10 It uses lifelong learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills. PO-11 Follows up-to-date care technologies in line with the health needs of the society and reflects them on nursing practices. PO-12 While practicing the profession, she becomes a role model for her/his colleagues. PO-13 It protects the core professional values it has acquired. PO-14 Uses professional autonomy in health related decisions.

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Understands and explains human behavior scientifically. LO-2 Understands the importance of psychology and the relationship between psychology and other sciences. LO-3 Identifies behavioral disorders and understands defense mechanisms LO-4 Uses information specific to developmental periods. LO-5 Understands learning, perception and motivation.

Course Assessment Matrix:

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PO 8

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