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Course Code: 
PSY 220
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, subfields, and research methods of psychology and to provide information about the major topics surrounding the mind and behavior.
Course Content: 

a) Theoretical part: The science of psychology and theoretical perspectives, research methods, biological bases of behavior, human development, alternate states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation.

b) Laboratory applications: -

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Explain the development of psychology as a science; describe the theoretical perspectives and subfields of psychology.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

2) Explain the principles of scientific methods; describe the research designs and techniques used in psychology.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

3) Analyze the biological processes underlying behavior.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

4) Explain developmental processes and theoretical perspectives; analyze motor, emotional cognitive, and social development in different periods of human development.  

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

5) Understand the alternate states of consciousness; list mind-altering drugs and explain the effects of psychoactive drugs on the nervous system and behavior. 

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

6) Define learning; explain and compare the types of learning.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

7) Explain the types of memory and their characteristics.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C

8) Define motivation; explain motivation theories; analyze biological and social needs.

1,3,4,10

1,2,3

A,B,C
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Theoretical Topics                                     

Lab Content

Study Materials

1

INTRODUCTION

 

  

2

RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

 

  

3

THE BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR I

 

  

4

THE BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR II

 

  

5

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN I

 

  

6

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN II

 

  

7

MIDTERM EXAM

 

  

8

MIND, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND ALTERNATE STATES I

 

  

9

MIND, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND ALTERNATE STATES II

 

  

10

LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I

 

  

11

LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II

 

  

12

MEMORY I

 

  

13

MEMORY II

 

  

14

MOTIVATION

 

  

15

FINAL EXAM

 

  
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Gerrig, R.J., & Zimbardo, P.G. (2012). Psychology and life (20th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

  

Assignments

  

Exams

  
 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm Exam

1

40

Final Exam

1

60

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsary/Elective
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

x

 

 

 

 

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

 

x

 

 

 

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

 

 

 

x

 

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

x

 

 

 

 

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

 

 

 

x

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

 

 

x

 

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

 

 

 

x

 

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

x

 

 

 

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

 

x

 

 

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

x

 

 

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

2

28

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

2

28

Midterm Exams

1

7

7

Final

1

12

12

Total Work Load

 

 

75

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

3.0

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3
 
 
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