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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SOS113Introduction to Psychology ICompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Learning the basic concepts and theories of psychology, learning the applications concepts of psychology, understandin the relation between phsiology and psychology, the effects of emotions on behavior
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İlhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1Knowledge of the interests and fields of psychology
2Comprehension of the links between interests of psychology
3Comprehension of the links between physiology and behavior and knowledge of basic facts of phsiology
4Knowledge of conscious and comprehension of different types of consciousness
5Knowledge of sensation, perception, motive and emotion
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Definition and development of psychology Different practice fields of psychology Physiology and behavior Neurons and nervous system Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system Senses; threshold Perceptions; perception theories Different states of consciousness Use of drugs Intelligence; problem solving; decision making Motivation and emotions Primary drives Stimulators, learned drives Expression of emotions
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition and development of psychology
2Different practice fields of psychology
3Physiology and behavior
4Neurons and nervous system
5Central nervous system
6Peripheral nervous system
7Senses; threshold
8Perceptions; perception theories
9Midterm exam
10Different states of consciousness
11Use of drugs
12Intelligence; problem solving; decision making
13Motivation and emotions
14Primary drives
15Stimulators, learned drivesExpression of emotions
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Morgan, C.T., 2011; Psikolojiye Giriş, Eğitim Kitabevi, Konya. Yardımcı kaynaklar: Atkinson, R.; Atkinson, R.C.; Smith, E.E.; Bem, D.T.; Nolen, S. 2010; Psikolojiye Giriş, Arkadaş Kitabevi, Ankara. Cüceloğlu,D. 2014. İnsan ve Davranışı, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul. Peron, R. 2003; Neden Psikanaliz, İthaki Yayınları, İstanbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination16060
Final Examination16060
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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