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PSYCHOLOGY

Course
PSYC110 - PSYCHOLOGY
Department
Psychology - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bengü BERKMEN
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the wide range of topics covered by psychology. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the major theories and the methods of research used to analyse behavior. These include the biological basis of psychological functions, sensation, perception and different states of consciousness. In addition to cognitive topics, the course provides an introduction to social, developmental and clinical psychology.

PSYCHOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
vize Midterm 40
final Final 60
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Identify (2) the main perspectives of psychology including behaviourism, cognitive theory and Gestalt theories
  2. 02 Explain (4) the content and methods of different fields of psychological science such as health psychology, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology.
  3. 03 Demonstrate (4) the steps taken in scientific method.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 First Day of Classes/ Introduction to Pyschology Branches and Approaches
Week 2 Inroduction to Psychology: core mechanisms
Week 3 Psychological Research
Week 4 Biological Basis of Behaviour
Week 5 Sensation and Perception
Week 6 Body rhytms and Mental states
Week 7 Learning and Conditioning
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Evaluation of Midterm Exam
Week 10 Behaviour in Social and Cultural context
Week 11 Clinical Abnormalities
Week 12 Memory
Week 13 Health Psychology
Week 14 Revision
Week 15 Final

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Wade and Travis (2011) Psychology,Tenth edition, Pearson.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Being able to define (2) basic theories, and recognize (2) the subfields and history of psychology SOLO 4
  2. L02 Being able to explain (4) the basic mechanisms of learning, sensation, cognition, perception and motivation SOLO 4
  3. L03 Being able to identify (2) the link between brain and behaviors and list (3) the biological and environmentals cues shaping the personality SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
  2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
  3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
  4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
  5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
  6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
  7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
  8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
  9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - -