CYBERPSYCHOLOGY

PDR431

Course Code: PDR431
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains concepts related to cyber-psychology
Explains the effect of web-based tools on human development and mental health
Explains the effects of web-based tools on interpersonal relationships
Follow studies in the field of cyber-psychology

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Gaining knowledge on the concepts of cyber psychology, new trends and studies, the positive and negative impacts of the cyber world on human life, internet usage in different developmental stages, and the integration of cyber psychology outcomes into the work of psychological counselors.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction
2^nd Week	Technology and Human Interaction
3^rd Week	Positive and Negative Outcomes of Internet Usage
4^th Week	Internet Addiction and Problematic Internet Use
5^th Week	Cyberbullying
6^th Week	Cyber Victimhood
7^th Week	Virtual World and its Relationship with Different Developmental Stages
8^th Week	Midterm Exam Week
9^th Week	Virtual World and Identity Development
10^th Week	Online Gaming and Addiction
11^th Week	Internet Usage and Legal Processes
12^th Week	Current Issues and New Concepts
13^th Week	Current Issues and New Concepts
14^th Week	Current Issues and New Concepts
15^th Week	General Evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Kalkan, M. ve Kaygusuz, C. (2013). İnternet Bağımlılığı: Sorunlar ve Çözümler, Anı Yayınevi
Ögel, K. (2012). İnternet Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
Arıcak, T. (2015). Siber Alemin Avatar Çocukları, Remzi Kitabevi: İstanbul
Yaman, E., Eroğlu, Y., Peker, A. (2011). Başa Çıkma Stratejileri ile Okul Zorbalığı ve Siber Zorbalık. Kaknüs Yayınları: İstanbul
Her türlü makale ve çalışma

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	20
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	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	15	15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	1	15	15
Total Work Load			121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1		X
K2
K3
K4
K5				X
K6				X
K7
K8			X
K9	X	X	X
K10