| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Psychology | SHB111 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Elvan ATAMTÜRK
Lecturer Başak KICIR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the goals of psychology and its functions.
2) Explain formation and biopsychological bases of behavior.
3) Define instinct, drive, need, and motivation.
4) Comprehend cognitive processes including sensation, focusing attention, perception, and memory.
5) Explain the meanings of fundamental concepts of personality development, defense mechanisms, and related theories.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course covers the concepts, definitions and the major subjects: Field of psychology, theories of psychology, research methods in psychology, biological basis of behaviour, perception, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotions, normal and abnormal behavior and attitudes.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required