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ODYO207

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
ODYO207
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students will be able to define developmental psychology theories and compare the similarities and differences between these theories.
  2. Students will be able to analyze the role of biological development, genetic factors, and environmental interactions in the developmental process of individuals.
  3. Students will be able to explain the cognitive development changes during adolescence and adulthood with examples.
  4. Students will be able to analyze the socio-emotional development processes during adolescence, adulthood, and old age.
  5. Students will be able to compare the process of death and mourning from physical, psychological, and socio-emotional perspectives.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe course examines the changes and progressions in physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development processes that occur from the beginning of the prenatal period to the moment of death.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Developmental Psychology
2nd Week History and Theories of Developmental Psychology
3rd Week Genetics, Prenatal Period, and Birth
4th Week Infancy and Childhood ? Physical Development
5th Week Infancy and Childhood ? Cognitive Development
6th Week Infancy and Childhood ? Socio-Emotional Development
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Adolescence ? Physical and Cognitive Development
9th Week Adolescence ? Socio-Emotional Development
10th Week Adulthood ? Physical Development
11th Week Adulthood ? Cognitive Development
12th Week Adulthood ? Socio-Emotional Development
13th Week Death and Bereavement
14th Week Current Issues and Debates in Developmental Psychology
Recommended or Required ReadingSantrock, J. W. (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim (13. Basımdan çeviri), Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 2 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X
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K8
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