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GENS 204 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Introduction to Psychology I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GENS 204	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Second Foreign Language
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Belde MUTAF
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

To introduce the fields of psychology to the students at a general level

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Identifying the theoretical (e.g. cognitive, social psychology) and applied fields (e.g., health psychology) of psychology.
Having knowledge about main theories and approcahes of psychology (e.g, behavioral, cognitive)
Learning the research methods that are used in psychology.
Having knowledge on how to apply psychological theory and research to different fields.
Explaining the different bases (e.g. physiological, social) of human behavior.
Learning and using the scientific language used in psychology.
Learning the ethical rules that should be applied in psychological research.

Course Description

In this course theoretical and applied fields of psychology are introduced to the students at a general level.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Discussion to Syllabus
2	Introduction to psychology	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 2-29.
3	Psychological research	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 30-55.
4	Neuroscience and Behavior	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 56-93.
5	Neuroscience and Behavior	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 56-93.
6	Sensation and Perception	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 138-175.
7	States of consciousness	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 138-175.
8	Midterm
9	Evaluation of Midterm/ Learning	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. P. 176-209.
10	Memory	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 210-243.
11	Language and Cognition	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 244-277.
12	Intelligence	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 278-307.
13	Motivation and Emotion	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 278-307.
14	Review of the Semester	Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 308-341.
15	Final
16	Review of the Semester

Course Notes/Textbooks	Book chapters that are mentioned above and power point presentations.
Suggested Readings/Materials

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3	45
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques		24	0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	2	15	30
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	153

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#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
			1	2	3	4	5

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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