TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	3
SEMESTER	Sixth Term (Spring)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain application of technology in psychological research and practice 2) Demonstrate technology-based skills in a research project or practice problem 3) Critically assess technology-based research in psychology 4) Describe the ethical application of technology in psychology 5) Develop solutions to problems caused by newly used technologies.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	Yes(PSY212)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	In the current course, studies of human-computer interactions; technology usage in childhood and adolescence; online safety and security; psychological research into the effects of social media and internet use on psychological wellbeing and relationships; ethical issues in cyber-environments; and the role of new technologies as a tool for research a practice will be discussed. Students will learn how to use these new innovative methods to gather data and to provide therapeutic intervensions.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction: Technology And Psychology 2nd Week Cyber-Psychology 3rd Week Human Computer Interactions 4th Week Technology In Childhood 5th Week Technology In Adolescence 6th Week Online Safety And Security; 7th Week Review 8th Week Mid-Term Exam 9th Week Psychological Research Into The Effects Of The Internet 10th Week Social Media And Social Relationships 11th Week Technology As A Tool For Research 12th Week Technology As A Tool For Professional Practice 13th Week Ethical Issues 14th Week Review
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Matz S (2022), The Psychology of Technology: Social Science Research in the Age of Big Data. American Psychological Association.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Quiz 2 20 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 2 6 12 Individual or group work 14 4 56 Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework Total Workload 147 Total Workload / 30 4,9 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No