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Course Code: 
PSY 102
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
8
Prerequisite Courses: 
Introduction to Psychology
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Alev Yalçınkaya
Course Objectives: 
This course aims at providing students with a general and broad introduction to the field of psychology, familiarize them to contemporary research in the field allowing them to generate original ideas based on available studies and acquisition of basic skills required for writing a literature review. At the end of this course, the students will develop an understanding of core psychological concepts and theories, and will become able to conduct a literature search and write a literature review.
Course Content: 

Covers further topics such as states of consciousness, intelligence, memory, cognitive processes, personality, and psychopathology. Emphasis is on library research and paper writing.

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 Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

To understand psychology as the science of behavior and mental processes

1,5,6,15,16

1,2

A

To understand psychology’s relationship with other disciplines.

1,2,15,16

1,2

A

To develop an understanding of core psychological concepts and theories, and to gain better understanding of why people think, feel, and act as they do.

1,3,15,16

1,2

A

To be familiar with a wide range of research in psychology and to gain a knowledge about the scientific methods to study behavior and mental processes.

1,3,5,8,9,10,11

1,2

A
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

General Introduction

Chapter 1

2

Mind and Consciouness

Chapter 5

3

Mind and Consciousness

Chapter 5

4

Research Paper Topics (.eg. Perfectionism)

Hewitt & Flett

5

Memory

Chapter 7

6

Memory

Chapter 7

7

Cognitive Processes

Chapter 8

8

Cognitive Processes

Chapter 8

9

Intelligence

Chapter 9

10

Personality

Chapter 13

11

Personality

Chapter 13

12

Research Paper reviews due

 

13

Psychological Disorders

Chapter 14

14

Psychological Disorders

Chapter 14
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Gerrig, R. J. (2010). Psychology and Life, 20th Edition. Allyn & Bacon (Pearson). ISBN-13: 978-0-205-87327-2, ISBN-10: 0-205-87327-8

Additional Resources

Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2002). Perfectionism: Theory, research, and treatment. American Psychological Association.

APA publication manual

Mypsychlab (Pearson Learning Website)

Introductory Psychology Video Series

Weekly assigned research articles
 

 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 
 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Reaction papers

5

25

Literature review paper

1

75

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

40

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

60

Total

 

100
 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Basic Professional Courses
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Master over the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical development in psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

 

 

 

X

2

Demonstrate familiarity with the subfields in psychology and their methods and applications.

 

X

 

 

 

3

Incorporate the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

X

 

 

4

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

X

 

 

 

 

5

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

 

 

X

 

 

6

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

 

 

X

 

 

7

Plan, organize and pursue research studies intended to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

X

 

 

 

 

8

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

 

 

X

 

 

9

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

 

 

X

 

 

10

Develop analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression, both logically and fluently.

X

 

 

 

 

11

Develop an awareness of the potential fields of application related to the findings of the main research areas in psychology.

 

 

X

 

 

12

Incorporate the theoretical and practical knowledge in psychology and related areas of specialization.

 

X

 

 

 

13

Learn the applied areas and appropriate application methods in psychology, and understand the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

X

 

 

14

Integrate psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibit social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

X

 

 

15

Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.

 

 

 

 

X

16

Think, read, write, and communicate 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

7

98

Mid-terms

5

5

25

Final examination

1

25

25

Total Work Load

 

 

190

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7,6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

8
 
 

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