Introduction to Psychology

Course Code:

PSY 101

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

This course aims at providing students with a general and broad introduction to the field of psychology. At the end of this course, the student will develop an understanding of core psychological concepts and theories, as well as the scientific study of behavioral and mental processes.

Course Content:

Introduces Psychology as an empirical science and discusses biological and evolutionary bases of behavior. Examines basic psychological processes such as motivation, emotion, learning, development, and social behavior.

Course Methodology:

1-Lecture, 2-Interactive Lecture, 3-Special Support / Structural Examples, 4-Role-playing / Drama 5-Problem Solving , 6-Case Study, 7-Brainstorming

Course Evaluation Methods:

A-Testing, C-Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to explain psychology, as the science of behavior and mental processes, and subfields of psychology	1,5,6,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	A,C
Ability to describe core psychological concepts and theories	2,5,6,7,8	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to explain the principles of scientific methods to study behavior and mental processes, and show examples of research conducted in the various areas of psychology	2,3,5,6,7,8,10	1,2,3,4,5	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course
2	What is Psychology? Research Methods in Psychology	Textbook Chapters 1, 2
3	Biological and Evolutionary Roots of Behavior	Textbook Chapter 3
4	Learning 1	Textbook Chapter 6
5	Learning 2	Textbook Chapter 6
6	Revision	Textbook Chapters 1,2,3 & 6
7	Midterm exam	Textbook Chapters 1,2,3 & 6
8	Human Development 1	Textbook Chapter 10
9	Human Development 2	Textbook Chapter 10
10	Motivation	Textbook Chapter 11
11	Emotion, Stress and Health 1	Textbook Chapter 12
12	Emotion, Stress and Health 2	Textbook Chapter 12
13	Social Psychology	Textbook Chapter 16
14	Social Psychology	Textbook Chapter 16
15	Overwiew
16	Finai

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Gerrig, R. J. (2010). Psychology and Life, 20th Edition. Allyn & Bacon (Pearson). ISBN-13: 978-0-205-87327-2, ISBN-10: 0-205-87327-8
Additional Resources	Mypsychlab (Pearson Learning Website) Introductory Psychology Video Series

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	https://yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr/
Assignments
Exams	Midterm and final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Assignments	1	20
Attendance		10
Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	She/he has theoretical knowledge about the field of public relations					x
2	She/he knows the research methods and technics that are related to the field of public relations.					x
3	She/he has knowledge and awareness about the interdisciplinary issues that are required by the field. He/she comprehends the relation of those issues with public relations.					x
4	She/he is able to make oral presentations in English about her/his field.					x
5	She/has the digital competencies that are required by the field.
6	She/has the ability of creative thinking that are required by the field of public relations.					x
7	She/he has the abilities of research, planning, implementation, measurement and assessments that are necessary for a successful public relations practice.
8	She/he evaluates and applies the knowledge and abilities she/he has acquired in her/his field to partner organizations in the sector through teamwork.
9	She/he is able to evaluate the knowledge and abilities she/he has acquired in her/his field from an analytical and critical perspective.					x
10	She/he has the awareness of practicing and developing the profession of public relations by adhering to ethical rules.					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Homework	0	0	0
Assignments	1	20	20
Final examination	1	20	20
Total Work Load			140
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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