Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AE-RPD101 | Introduction to Psychology | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to teach concepts of basic psychology and relation of psychology science and other science. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Lokman KOÇAK |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Students explain the basic principles and concepts of psychology. | 2 | Students explain the development and learning process. | 3 | Students relate motivation and behavior. | 4 | Students relate motivation and thinking. | 5 | Student debate the effects of emotions to life. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Second Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Psychology as a concept, psychology as a science, psychology currents, basic concepts and principles of psychology, research methods in psychology, behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, personality development, behavioral disorders |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Discovering psychology | None | None | 2 | Psychology and science | None | None | 3 | Behaviour | none | None | 4 | Sensation | None | None | 5 | Perception | None | None | 6 | Perception | None | None | 7 | Learning | None | None | 8 | Midterm Exam | None | None | 9 | Motivation | None | None | 10 | Classical conditioning, operant conditioning and cognitive approaches | None | None | 11 | Memory | None | None | 12 | Thought, language, concepts and problems | None | None | 13 | Personality | None | None | 14 | Psychological Disorders | None | None | 15 | Psychological Disorders | None | None | 16 | Final Exam | None | None |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Hilgard, E., & Atkinson, T. (2021).Introduction to psychology. Arkadaş Publications
Plotnik, R. (2009). Introduction to psychology. Kaknüs publications
Cüceloğlu, D. (2005). Human and behavior. Remzi Bookstore. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Seminar | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Self Study | 13 | 1 | 13 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Reading | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Homework | 1 | 8 | 8 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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