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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 |