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Course Code: 
PSY 232
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course is an overview of basic approaches and principles of human development. The course focuses on biological, behavioral, cognitive and psychosocial changes through stages of development, from infancy to adulthood. Students are also encouraged to enhance their critical reading and analytical thinking skill in this area through class discussions, projects and presentations.
Course Content: 

This course focuses on biological, cognitive, and social processes in human development, as well as personality, from birth to adulthood through basic theories and empirical research. 

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Mastering the field of developmental psychology which focuses on changes and constancies from birth through the entire lifespan.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

1, 2

A, B, F

Gaining an understanding of developmental stages of infancy, early childhood and preschool years from biological, behavioral, cognitive and psychosocial perspectives.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

1, 2

A, B, F

Gaining critical reading and analytical thinking skills.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

1, 2

B, C, D

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Chapter 1

2

Prenatal Development

Chapter 2

3

Birth and Early Infancy

Chapter 3

4

Physical Development

Chapter 4

5

Perceptual Development

Chapter 5

6

Cognitive Development 1

Chapter 6

7

Cognitive Development 2

Chapter 7

8

Midterm

 

9

The Development of Language

Chapter 8

10

Personality Development

Chapter 9

11

Concepts of Self, Gender and Sex Roles

Chapter 10

12

The Development of Social Relationships

Chapter 11

13

Thinking about Relationships

Chapter 12

14

The Ecology of Development

Chapter 13

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

H. Bee and D. Boyd. (2012). The Developing Child. 13th Edition. Boston: Pearson.

Additional Resources

  • M. Cole, S. R. Cole and C. Lightfoot. (2005). The Development of Children. 6th Edition. Worth, New York.
  • Harwood, R., A. J. Fridlund and D. Reisberg. (2003). Psychology. 7th Edition. W.W. Norton & Co., New York.
  • Internet, Peer Reviewed Journals, Online Databases
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

 

50

Quizzes

 

50

Assignment

 

 

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

40

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

 

 

 

X

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

 

 

X

 

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

 

X

 

 

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

 

 

X

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

X

 

 

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

x

 

 

 

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

 

 

X

 

 

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

 

 

X

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

 

 

X

 

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

X

 

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

 

 

X

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

 

 

X

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

 

 

X

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

5

70

Mid-Term

1

15

15

Quiz

10

3

30

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

172

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

6,9

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7