Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSCG 101
Course Title
Introduction to Psychology
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Definition of psychology. History of psychology. Fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, etc.). Psychological theories (behavioristic theories, cognitive theories, existential theory, etc.). Biological bases of psychology. Intelligence and its theories. Sensation and perception. Learning and memory. Personality and its theories. Abnormal behaviors. Motivation. Emotion. Defense mechanisms.
Course Objectives
This course aims to examine the basic concepts, perspectives, theories, and subfields of psychology.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define basic psychological phenomena and theories,
2. explain psychological theories and research,
3. analyze daily events by using psychological concepts and theories,
4. interpret human thought and behavior,
5. value individual differences.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Project
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Kürşad Demirutku
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 56 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 56 |
| Report on a Topic | 28 |
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