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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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
  2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
  3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
  5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
  6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
  7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
  8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
  9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
  10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
  11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
  13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
  14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
  15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
  16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
  17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
  18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
  19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -