School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
PSYC 100 |
Course Title in English |
Fundamentals in Psychology |
Course Title in Turkish |
Psikolojide Temeller |
Language of Instruction |
EN |
Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom,Lecture |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Spring |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: |
Lab: |
Other: |
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Estimated Student Workload |
130 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To learn to understand psychology as a scientific discipline; to become familiar with the background of major areas of psychology; to learn to understand basic terminology, and to use scientific knowledge to understand and predict human behavior. |
Course Description |
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to major areas of psychology. The course is a review of theory and research about the basic topics in psychology: research methods, biological aspects of psychology, learning, memory, motivation, personality, and social psychology. |
Course Description in Turkish |
Bu dersin amacı, insan davranış ve zihinsel süreçlerini inceleyen psikoloji bilimini tanıtmaktır. Bu kapsamda, psikolojinin farklı alt alanlarından (örneğin, araştırma yöntemleri, beyin, öğrenme, bellek, motivasyon, sosyal psikoloji) konular işlenerek, öğrenciler bu alt alanlardan teorik bilgiler alacaklardır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the terminology used in psychology;
2) know how psychologists conduct research;
3) understand how psychological theory and research can be applied;
4) attend more advanced psychology courses.
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
1) |
Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) |
Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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N |
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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N |
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
HİLAL ŞEN , March 2022 |
Course Coordinator |
FULYA ÖZCANLI |
Semester |
Spring |
Name of Instructor |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. BEYZA TEPE ÇOMOĞLU |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Orientation |
2) |
Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods
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3) |
Research Methods
Biological Foundations of Behavior
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4) |
Basic Principles of Learning |
5) |
Review – Q&A
Midterm-1
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6) |
Memory |
7) |
Cognition, Language and Intelligence |
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Developmental Psychology |
9) |
Personality |
10) |
Review – Q&A
Midterm-2
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11) |
Motivation and Emotion |
12) |
Stress, Health and Coping
Abnormal Behavior
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Social Psychology |
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Social Psychology |
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Final Examination Period |
16) |
Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Lahey, B. Psychology: An Introduction. 11th ed. McGrawHill. |
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. |
Homework and Projects | |
Laboratory Work | |
Computer Use | |
Other Activities | |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
14 |
% 10 |
Midterm(s) |
2 |
% 50 |
Final Examination |
1 |
% 40 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
senh@mef.edu.tr
Attendance is expected, but not required.
The make-ups for the mid-term exams will be accepted in the presence of an
eligible excuse (e.g. illness, surgery, death of relatives, traffic accidents, a task by the University
or other institutions such as national or international meetings or competition, etc.) and if you
present a valid document (e.g. a medical report, a petition with the necessary report(s) attached to
Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions.
The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.
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