Information Package

CGP211

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
CGP211
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define to psychology and Aware of history of psychology.
  2. Tell to main interests an approaches of social psychology.
  3. Tell to main interests an approaches of developmental psychology.
  4. Tell to main interests an approaches of learning psychology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of the course, it is aimed to examine the history and definition of psychology and the interests and approaches of the sub-branches of basic science. The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles, processes, approaches and methods of psychology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic Concepts of Psychology Science
2nd Week Knowledge of methods and application areas of psychology science and the relationship between fields
3rd Week Basic Concepts Related to Development
4th Week Theoretical Foundations of Personality Theories, Knowledge of Personality Assessment Tools
5th Week Causes of Selective Perception, Relationship Between Attention and Habit, Perception and Motives
6th Week The Relationship Between Memory and Connotation, Memory Education
7th Week The Quality of Motivation, Relationships between Motive Types
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Intelligence, Emotion and Excitement, Relationship between Motivation and Emotion, Excitement
10th Week Basic Concepts of Thinking, Relationship Between Types of Thinking
11th Week Positive Thinking, Mental Attitude, Motivation, Communication, Stress Management Relationship
12th Week Relationship Between Mental Health and Adaptation, Knowledge of Adaptation Mechanisms
13th Week Definition and Quality of Learning, Types, Conditions of Effective Learning
14th Week Basic Concepts of Social Behavior, Individual-Group Relations, Leadership
15th Week General Review and Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingMorris, C.G. (2002). Psikolojiyi Anlamak (Çev. Eds. H.B. Ayvaşık & M.Sayıl). Ankara: TPD Yayınları.
Clifford T. Morgan (2015). Psikolojiye Giriş, Eğitim Kitabevi Yayınları
Yardımcı Ders Kitapları: Rod Plotnik (2009), Psikolojiye Giriş, Kaknüs Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 3 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load143
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.76
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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