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Course Description Course Name : Introduction To Psychology I Course Code : FGE107 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NURCİHANKİRİŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : encounters the basic concepts and theories of psychology realizes the scope of"Scientific psychology" , limitations, and psychology fields becomes aware of the concepts such as Detection processes, cognitive development, learning and so on. comprehends the issues of cognitive learning,Classical conditioning, operant conditioning and reinforcement Realizes the saperation of short-term memory, long term memoryand constructive memory. Recognizes the concepts of theories of affection, anxiety, a sense of frustration and conflict Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to understand field of psychology and its role in social sciences. And teaching the basic concepts of psychology, and its role in social sciences.During the lesson students will learn main topics; research techniques,brain,nervous system,sensation,dreams,classic conditioning,memory and its capacity. Course Contents : The definition of pschology and the basic concepts of psychology. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R2-201 classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Psychology None Lecture 2 Research Methods in Psychology Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 3 Neuropsychology of the brain Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 4 Nervous System Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 5 Senses Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 6 Perception Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 7 Sleep and Dreams Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 8 Mid term exam Preparing for the exam Written exam 9 Classical conditioning Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 10 Operant conditioning Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 11 Cognitive Approaches Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 12 Memory Types Read releavant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 13 Remembering and Forgetting Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 14 Intelligence Read relevant section of the textbooks Lecture-Discussion 15 General evaluation Course rewiev Interactional Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  -Plotnik, R. (2007). Psikolojiye Giris (Introduction to Psychology). Istanbul: Kaknüs Publication.  -Atkinson, R.L. , Atkinson, R.C., Smith, E., Bem, D, Hoeksema, S. (1996). Psikolojiye Giris (Introduction to Psychology), Ankara: Arkadas Publication. Required Course Material(s)  -Cüceloglu, D. (1991). Insan ve Davranisi (Human and Behavior). Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore.  -Atac ,F. (1991). Insan Yaşamında Psikoloji (Psychology in Human Life). Istanbul: Beta Publication.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 3 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 3 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 5 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 5 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 5 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 5 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 4 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 4 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 5 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 4 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 4 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 5 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 4 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 4 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 4 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 113 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.52 ECTS Credit: 5