Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY413

LABORATORY STUDIES

Course Code
PSY413
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the work carried out in laboratories representing different subfields of psychology.
  2. Write a project proposal within the framework of ethical rules in any sub-field and prepare the project plan and budget.
  3. Within the scope of any project, they collect data, analyze data and report the results.
  4. Carry out a project from start to finish, either independently or in group work.
  5. Produce solutions to problems that may arise during the project.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionLaboratory Studies is under the direction of the laboratories of the Department. Students enrolled in this course can join ongoing research projects in laboratories which represent different subareas of psychology or they can develop an independent research proposal and carry out data collection and analysis. This course is designed to enhance both individual research performances and group study skills of undergraduate students. The laboratories which will be used in this course is determined by the Department.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction of different fields of Psychology
2nd Week Introduction of the laboratories of different fields of Psychology and the ongoing research
3rd Week Determining the research topic
4th Week Literature search
5th Week Literature search
6th Week Preparation of ethics approval form
7th Week Preparation of data gathering tools
8th Week Data Gathering
9th Week Data Gathering
10th Week Data Gathering
11th Week Data Analysis
12th Week Data Analysis
13th Week Writing a Report
14th Week Presentation of Students' Research
15th Week Presentation of Students' Research
Recommended or Required ReadingCarolyn, B. (2015). Experience psychology! A laboratory guide to psychological science. Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 60
Project 1 40
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 50 50
Performance Practice 1 40 40
Total Work Load205
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.83
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X
K7
K8
K9
K10 X
K11
K12 X
K13