Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES / ÇGE 115 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Code: ÇGE 115 Course Title: PSYCHOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer VEYSEL ŞİRVAN ÇETİN (veyselcetin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) VEYSEL ŞİRVAN ÇETİN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of psychology, its application areas, to provide the students to comprehend the interaction of physiology and psychology, the effects of emotion and thought processes on behavior.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Will be able to explain the basic concepts and theories of psychology. PO-
Examination
LO-2 Will be able to describe the normal and abnormal dimensions of human behavior. PO-
Examination
LO-3 Will be able to use basic psychology knowledge in daily life and educational environment. PO-
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition of Psychology; Different Interest and Application Areas of Psychology; Different Approaches in Psychology, Physiology and Behavior; Physiological Basis of Behavior, Neurons-Nerve Flow, Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System; Internal Secretion System-Enzymes, Sensory Processes; Sensation Threshold; Discussion, Sampling, Perception; Rules of Perception; Sensory-Perception Differences; Individual Differences, Different States of Consciousness; Dreams, Substance Use; Depressants-Stimulants Mental Abilities; Problem solving; To decide; Language-Thought-Intelligence, Motives and Emotions, Motivation; Primary Impulses, Stimulatory Motives; Learned Motives; Expression of Emotions
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition, history, sub-branches of psychology verbal lecture, discussion
2 Approaches in psychology verbal lecture, discussion
3 research methods in psychology verbal lecture, discussion
4 Neurobiological bases of behavior verbal lecture, discussion
5 Nervous Systems verbal lecture, discussion
6 Cognitive Psychology; Sensation, Perception verbal lecture, discussion
7 Cognitive Psychology; Attention, Memory verbal lecture, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Cognitive Psychology; Intelligence, Creativity, Motivation, Emotions verbal lecture, discussion
10 Social Psychology; Relationships, attitudes, social influence verbal lecture, discussion
11 Family Psychology; Basic concepts verbal lecture, discussion
12 Family Psychology; Child and Family relationship verbal lecture, discussion
13 Health Psychology and stress verbal lecture, discussion
14 Psychological Disorders verbal lecture, discussion
15 Psychological Disorders verbal lecture, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Doğumdan Ölüme Psikolojik Süreçler, Mehmet YAPICI, Eğiten Kitap Yayınları
2 Psikolojiye Giriş, Clifford T. MORGAN, Eğitim Kitabevi Yayınları
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 7 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 7 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 4 4
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90