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Course Description Course Name : Psychology Course Code : HML217 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SUNAY FIRAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the history of psychology, its changing definitions in time and the definition of modern psychology, Learn fields of psychology and psychological approaches Know the definitions of sensation and perception, and understand the importance of them Know the definition of memory, its functions and the stages Know the definition of personality and theories of personality Know the definition of self-defense mechanism and how it works Know the learning theories. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Students understand the basic concepts and theories of psychology, and learn human behavior and development. Course Contents : Psychology, theories, scientific methods, sensation, perception, learning, memory, intelligence, attachment, language development, cognitive development, social development, child abuse and neglect, social psychology Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The history of psychology, its changing definitions in time and the definition of modern psychology, Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 2 Fields of psychology, experimental psychology, physiological psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, social psychology, Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 3 Cognitive psychology, clinical psychology and counseling, school and educational psychology, industrial psychology, new fields of psychology. Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 4 Psychological approaches, neurobiological approach, behavioral approach, cognitive approach, psychoanalytic approach, phenomenological approach. Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 5 What´s sensation and perception, why is it important? The relationship between perception and sensation, What are illusions of perception? Müller-Lyler Illusion, Poggendorff Illusion, Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 6 Differences between illusions of perception and hallucinations. Description with examples Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 7 What is memory, How does it work? What are the stages of memory? Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 8 What are types of Memory? How does Short-Term and Long-Term Memory work ? How can we improve memory? Clustering of imagination (visualization), and coding, etc.. Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 9 Exam Reading resources on the topic 10 What is personality? Theories of Personality, Freud´s Psychoanalytic (Psychodynamic) Theory, Id, Ego, and Superego Psychosexual Stages, Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 11 What are defense mechanisms? How do they work? reaction formation, denial, fixation, rationalization, reflection, suppression, etc. Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 12 Ericson and his psychosocial theory, the basic concepts Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 13 Stages of psychosocial theory Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 14 Learning theories and criticism Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 15 Evaluation of the course Reading resources on the topic Lecture, discussion and explanation with examples 16/17 Final Exam Reading resources on the topic Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Knows the factors that may affect nursing care practices during health and/or disease states in accordance with the basic human needs of the individual, family and community health. 5 2 Knows how to use the teaching and learning process in nursing care 5 3 Knows how to use health policy, legislation and management of health services in the nursing process, and knows his/her duties, powers and responsibilities. 3 4 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure, function and the relation of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions and plans appropriate nursing interventions. 1 5 Knows the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care and health protection, and makes appropriate plans and evaluations for the maintenance and development of nursing using effective communication techniques . 5 6 Assesses developments related to nursing using scientific methods . Knows how to benefit from the evidence-based applications in meeting the healthy caring needs of the patient and healthy individuals . 3 7 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure and function of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions, and plans and practises appropriate nursing interventions. 2 8 Contributes to the creation of policies to raise the level of community health. Sensitive to the issue of community health projects and activities to improve health protection. 4 9 Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. 4 10 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. 4 11 Uses information and communication technologies in the field. 3 12 Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. 4 13 Knows the methods for the production of scientific knowledge and how to use the scientific method of problem solving. 3 14 Uses effective communication techniques in accordance with the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care. 5 15 Uses scientific methods and developments relevant to nursing practice. Makes evidence-based practices in meeting the health care needs of the patients and healthy individuals . 2 16 Uses the process of teaching and learning in nursing services. 5 17 Uses information on health policy, health care legislation and management in nursing care process. 3 18 Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. 3 19 Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. 4 20 As well as developing professionally, takes interest in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his/her capabilities by identifying his/her learning needs. Knows at least one foreign language. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 62 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48 ECTS Credit: 2