Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
20110010103PSYCHOLOGYCompulsory112
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
At the end of this course, the student will be able to explain and discuss the basic concepts of psychology, the history of science, its sub-fields and basic information about these fields, and what types of methods are used in psychology research.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ercan ARAS
Learning Outcomes
1Uses research methods used in psychology
2Comprehends the importance of psychology and the relationship between psychology and other sciences.
3Understands learning, perception and motivation
4Defines behavioral disorders and comprehends defense mechanisms
5Uses knowledge specific to developmental stages
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
1. Definition, Subject, Meaning and Purpose of Psychology 2. Research methods used in psychology 3. Different Types of Approaches in Psychology 4. Learning 5. Detection 6. Motivation 7. Memory 8. Remember and Forget 9. Development 10. Personality 11. Heredity and environment 12. Defense Mechanisms 13. Harmony and Conflict 14. Behavioral Disorders
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition, Subject, Meaning and Purpose of Psychology
2Research methods used in psychology
3Different Types of Approaches in Psychology
4Learning
5Perception
6Motivation
7Memory
8Remembering and Forgetting
9development
10Personality
11heredity and environment
12Defense Mechanisms
13Harmony and Conflict
14Behavioral Disorders
Recommended or Required Reading
(1) Smith EE, Nolen-Hoeksema S, Fredrickson B, Loftus G R, Introduction to Psychology, Atkinson & Hilgard (Friend Publishing House), Ankara-2012. (2)Yavuzer, H. Child Psychology, Remzi Bookstore-2010. (3)Cüceloğlu, D. Human and Behavior-Basic Concepts of Psychology, Remzi Bookstore-2008 (4)Okyayuz, U.H, Turkish Psychological Association Publications, Ankara-1999 (5)Ziyalar, A. Social Psychiatry, 1999 (6)Barli, Ö. Behavioral Sciences, Ankara-2007 (7)Baymur F General Psychology, Ankara edition 1994 (8) Öz F.(2004) Basic Concepts in the Field of Health, İmaj İç ve Dış Tic. Ac. Ankara (9) Cüceloğlu D, Human and Behavior, Remzi Bookstore, 14. Press, Istanbul-2005
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
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures10220
Self Study10220
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)62
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