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Introduction to Psychology I
Course Code Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
PSK1000
1
Introduction to Psychology I
3/0/0
CC
Turkish
6
Course Goals
Learning the basic concepts and theories of psychology, learning the applications concepts of psychology, understandin the relation between phsiology and psychology, the effects of emotions on behavior
Prerequisite(s)
no
Corequisite(s)
no
Special Requisite(s)
no
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Dr. Fatma Çam Kahraman
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday, 15.00-18.00
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday, 15.00-18.00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, discussion
Principle Sources
-
Morris, Charles G., (2002). Psikolojiyi Anlamak. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
Atkinson, Rita L., Atkinson Richard C. (2008). Psikolojiye Giriş. Arkadaş Yayınları.
Other Sources
Cüceloğlu, D. İnsan ve Davranışı. Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul: 2007.
http://www.biltek.tubitak.gov.tr/gelisim/psikoloji/nedir.htm
http://www.psikologlar.org/populer-psikoloji/psikoloji-nedir.html
http://egitek.meb.gov.tr/aok/aok_kitaplar/AolKitaplar/Psikoloji_1/1.pdf
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Definition and development of psychology
Lecture, discussion
2. Week
Different practice fields of psychology
Lecture, discussion
3. Week
Physiology and behavior
Lecture, discussion
4. Week
Neurons and nervous system
Lecture, discussion
5. Week
Central nervous system
Lecture, discussion
6. Week
Peripheral nervous system
Lecture, discussion
7. Week
Senses; threshold
Lecture, discussion
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Perceptions; perception theories
Lecture, discussion
10. Week
Different states of consciousness
Lecture, discussion
11. Week
Use of drugs
Lecture, discussion
12. Week
Intelligence; problem solving; decision making
Lecture, discussion
13. Week
Motivation and emotions
Lecture, discussion
14. Week
Primary drives
Lecture, discussion
15. Week
Stimulators, learned drives
Lecture, discussion
16. Week
Expression of emotions
Lecture, discussion
17. Week
General repetition
Discussion
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
1
20
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1 Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology. PO-2 Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication. PO-3 Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition. PO-4 Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies. PO-5 Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively. PO-6 Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly. PO-7 Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills. PO-8 Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills. PO-9 High comprehension of at least a foreign language. PO-10 Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity. PO-11 Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth. PO-12 Achieve personal implements for team working. PO-13 Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes. PO-14 Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects. PO-15 Develop leadership skills and management of human relations. PO-16 Professional ethical consciousness. PO-17 Interact effectively and work productively with others. PO-18 Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1 Knowledge of the interests and fields of psychology LO-2 Comprehension of the links between interests of psychology LO-3 Comprehension of the links between physiology and behavior and knowledge of basic facts of phsiology LO-4 Knowledge of conscious and comprehension of different types of consciousness LO-5 Knowledge of intelligence and comprehension of categorization of intelligence LO-6 Knowledge of sensation, perception, motive and emotion LO-7 Comprehension of categorization of sensation, perception, motive, emotion and comprehension of importance of these concepts in psychology
LO-8 Comprehension of effects of emotions on behavior
Course Assessment Matrix:
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12 PO 13 PO 14 PO 15 PO 16 PO 17 PO 18 LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6 LO 7 LO 8