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Course Code: 
PSY 221
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
Survey of major theories and empirical studies in psychology of learning.
Course Content: 

Examines theory and research in the psychology of learning with emphasis on historical and current issues. Covers topics in conditioning, trial and error, insight learning, acquisition and forgetting, transfer of training, and behavior modification. 

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

To be able to understand conditioning theories and their potential applications

4,5,9,15

1,2,5

A,C,G

To be able to examine basic empirical   research in the psychology of learning.

4,5,9,15

1,2,5

A,C,G

To be able to interpret basic empirical   research in the psychology of learning.

4,5,9,15

1,2,5

A,C,G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction    

Textbook

2

Habituation

Textbook

3

Habituation

Textbook

4

Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning

Textbook

5

Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning

Textbook

6

Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning

Textbook

7

Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning

Textbook

8

Midterm

Textbook & Lecture notes

9

Reinforcement Schedules

Textbook

10

Avoidance and Punishment

Textbook

11

Avoidance and Punishment

Textbook

12

Comparative Cognition

Textbook

13

Comparative Cognition

Textbook

14

Learning by Observation

Textbook

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Contemporary readings in psychology of learning

Additional Resources

 

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

Presentation

Exams

1 Midterm exam, 1 Final exam

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

43

Presentation

1

43

Participation

1

14

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

30

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

70

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

7

98

Mid-Term

1

10

10

Quiz

1

10

10

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

175

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7