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Course Code: 
PSY 494
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Developing a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in human development.
Course Content: 

Supervised reading and research in an area of human development.

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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Developing an understanding of what theories in human development are 1,2,4 2,4 D, G
Developing a sense of how recent research findings in human development contributed to psychology in general and how theories of psychology in general contribute to our understanding of human development 3,8,10,11,12,14,15,16 2,4 D, G
Being able to design a research project in human development 5,6,7,9,13 2, 4 D, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction  
2 Theories in readings and research in human development  
3 Research methodology in readings and research in human development  
4 Existing research findings in readings and research in human development  
5 Contemporary research findings in readings and research in human development  
6 Presentations  
7 Presentations  
8 Designing research in readings and research in human development  
9 Writing introductory section in research  
10 Collecting data about readings and research in human development  
11 Collecting data about readings and research in human development  
12 Data entry and analysis methods  
13 Data entry and analysis methods  
14 Submission preparation  

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Contemporary readings and research in human development
Additional Resources  

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments  
Exams  

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Class participation   100
Total   100
Contribution of Final Examination (Research Project)  to Overall Grade   50
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade   50
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

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.   +        
2 Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.   +        
3 Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.     +      
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.     +      
5 Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.         +  
6 Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.         +  
7 Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.         +  
8 Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.         +  
9 Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.         +  
10 Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.         +  
11 Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.       +    
12 Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.   +        
13 Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.       +    
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.       +    
15 Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.         +  
16 Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.       +    

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 8 112
Final Examination (Research Project) 1 25 25
Total Work Load     179
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     7,16
ECTS Credit of the Course     7