Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500201105PSYCHOLOGYCompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to learn the basic concepts of psychology and human relations and behaviors within the framework of working life.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ümmü BULUT KESKİN
Learning Outcomes
1To learn the basic concepts about the discipline of Behavioral Sciences
2Gaining the ability to evaluate potential working life problems and produce solutions with case studies.
3Gaining the ability to know and understand people and to evaluate their attitudes and behaviors
4To prepare for the exams to be taken after graduation with the exam method to be applied
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
NONE
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NONE
Course Contents
The course focuses on understanding, defining and raising awareness of human behavior in general.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Behavioral sciences and basic concepts
2Culture and cultural change
3Social influence and conformity behavior - Social structure and social relationships
4Social institutions in the creation of the system of relations
5Learning – Perception
6Social groups - Emotional intelligence
7Personality and Self
8Midterm Exam
9Attitudes and Prejudice - Interpersonal Communication
10Adaptation problems and defense mechanisms
11Behavioral disorders
12Motivation - Time management from an individual and organizational perspective
13Leadership in Behavioral Sciences
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Plotnik, Rod, Psikolojiye Giriş,Kaknüs Yayınlşarı, İstanbul,2009. Clifford, Morgan. Psikolojiye Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi Hilgard, E.R.,Atkinson, R.C., Psikolojiye Giriş, Arkadaş Yayınları,1999. Öztabağ, Lütfi, Psikolojide İlk Adım, İnkilap Yayınevi, İstanbul,1983.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination185
Quiz15
Attending Lectures15
Homework15
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination195
Quiz15
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
NONE
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination13030
Final Examination13030
Quiz155
Attending Lectures11414
Homework13030
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)109
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