Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | |||||
| Course Code | MATH 232 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Abstract Mathematics | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Abstract Mathematics | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | |||||
| Level of Course | Select | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 9 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | All students are expected to know enough English to learn and discuss the topics. | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | ||||||
| Course Description | Broad aims of the course and a general synopsis of scope. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Students will be able to learn and apply Speaking Mathematically 2) Students will be able to learn and apply The Logic of Compound Statements 3) Öğrenciler Geçerli ve Geçersiz Argümanları öğrenip uygulayabileceklerdir. 4) Students will be able to learn and apply Conditional Statements 5) Students will be able to learn and apply The Logic of Quantified Statements 6) Students will be able to learn and apply Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | ZELHA TUNÇ , |
| Course Coordinator | BENGİ BİRGİLİ |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. ZELHA TUNÇ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Chapter 1: Speaking Mathematically Book- Epp |
| 2) | Chapter 1: Speaking Mathematically Book- Epp |
| 3) | Chapter 2: The Logic of Compound Statements. Section 2.1 Homework 1. Book- Epp |
| 4) | Chapter 2: The Logic of Compound Statements. Section 2.1 Book- Grimaldi and Epp |
| 5) | Midterm 1 |
| 6) | Chapter 2: The Logic of Compound Statements Section 2.2 and 2.3. Both books. Book- Epp |
| 7) | Chapter 3: The Logic of Quantified Statements. Sections 3.1-3.4 Homework 2- Student Presentations Book- Epp |
| 8) | Chapter 4: Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof. Section 4.1 Book- Epp |
| 9) | Chapter 4: Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof. Section 4.1- 4.2 Book- Epp Homework 3 |
| 10) | Chapter 4: Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof . Section 4.2-4.4 Book- Epp |
| 11) | Midterm 2 |
| 12) | Combinatorics Book-Grimaldi |
| 13) | Basic theory of counting/ permutation Book-Grimaldi |
| 14) | Last week of Classes. Review. |
| Required/Recommended Readings | List of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended. | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Instructional strategy and expectations for both students and instructional staff that follow from this. Student work modes (independently and/or in teams). Any work with the outside community – geographic or industry sector. | ||||||
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| Course Administration |
tuncz@mef.edu.tr Instructor’s office and phone number, office hours, email address. Rules for attendance, late submissions, missing an exam, etc. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct. Statement on plagiarism. Other comments, if any. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Total Workload | 9 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 0.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||