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
- -
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
- 01 Identify (2) the main perspectives of psychology including behaviourism, cognitive theory and Gestalt theories
- 02 Explain (4) the content and methods of different fields of psychological science such as health psychology, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology.
- 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
- 01 Wade and Travis (2011) Psychology,Tenth edition, Pearson.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Being able to define (2) basic theories, and recognize (2) the subfields and history of psychology SOLO 4
- L02 Being able to explain (4) the basic mechanisms of learning, sensation, cognition, perception and motivation SOLO 4
- 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
- P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
- P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
- P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
- P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
- P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
- P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
- P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
- P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
- P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
- P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
- P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
- P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
- P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
- P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
- P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
- P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
- P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |