At the end of this course, the students; 1) Think both as a scientist and psychologist. 2) Differentiate between the different psychological approaches. 3) Analyze psychological issues from the perspective of these different approaches. 4) Follow through the several steps of assessment in investigating a particular psychological research hypothesis. 5) Accumulate knowledge on the theories and research regarding the normal and abnormal functioning of the brain, the senses, and the mind, and develop habits of critical inquiry on related issues.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, students will learn how to look at different perspectives of psychology to solve the problems within each view. The primary topics include testing psychological research hypotheses and the theories of the mind-body relationship. This course includes research methods, physiological bases of behavior, brain and behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, language, and intelligence. Students will be asked to use their critical thinking skills to understand and analyze the problems around them. In other words, they will gain practice for asking rational questions about human nature.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Course
2nd Week
Biological Foundations of Behavior
3rd Week
Biological Foundations of Behavior (cont.)
4th Week
Health and Wellness, Neurons, Love
5th Week
Learning, Brain, Intelligence
6th Week
Sensation & Perception
7th Week
Perception, States of Consciousness
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Sensation & Perception, and States of Consciousness
10th Week
Memory
11th Week
States of Consciousness, Learning, and Memory
12th Week
Learning, Memory, and Motivation
13th Week
Psychology?s Scientific Method
14th Week
Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Kokdemir, D. (n.d.). Introduction to psychology I (v.2.0). Noba. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from http://noba.to/nhvzbf8r. King, L. (2017). The Science of psychology: An appreciative view (4th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
5
70
Preparation for Final exam
1
35
35
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
30
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
179
Total Workload / 30
5,96
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
