Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 382 Independent Study II
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 382
Course Title in English Independent Study II
Course Title in Turkish Bağımsız Çalışma II
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Independent Studies,Project
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 158 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To involve in the scientific research projects conducted by the faculty members from different areas of psychology and to be able to integrate advanced psychological research practice in those research projects.
Course Description This course includes advanced and further procedure and analyses of research in independent study in psychology. Students will engage in different steps of research projects including data collection, coding, or writing manuscripts together with the faculty member in a specific project. This course included advanced literature analysis in psychology. At the end of the course students will write a formal research paper or present findings verbally.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders psikolojide bağımsız çalışma dersi ile ilişkili ileri düzey prosedür ve analizleri içermektedir. Öğrenciler, fakülte üyeleri tarafından yürütülen bilimsel çalışmalarda yer alarak veri toplama, toplanan verinin kodlanması ya da makale yazım aşamasında aktif olarak yer alırlar. Ders, psikoloji alanındaki ileri düzeyde bilimsel literatür analizi içermektedir. Dönem sonunda öğrenciler ya bir araştırma raporu yazacaklar ya da sözlü sunum yapacaklardır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) evaluate advanced literature findings and scientific articles in area of interest in psychology;
2) engage in intense and further data coding process;
3) collect data (if needed);
4) evaluate the findings of research through the means of SPSS;
5) write or present research findings in an empirical format;
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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. H Project
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. H Project
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. S Project
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H Project
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. H Lab,Project
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). S Presentation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. H Project
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Project
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. H Project
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Project
Prepared by and Date HİLAL ŞEN , March 2022
Course Coordinator BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction of the project
2) Reading-1
3) Reading-2, Data Collection/Coding
4) Reading-3, Data Collection/Coding
5) Reading-4, Data Collection/Coding
6) Data Collection/Coding
7) Project Meeting, Data Collection/Coding
8) Data Collection/Coding
9) Data Collection/Coding
10) Reading about the research question, Data Collection/Coding
11) Reading about the research question, Data Collection/Coding
12) Data Analysis
13) Data Analysis
14) Presentations
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsCourse content and assessment methods are provided as a general guideline. Depending on the project needs, the content or assessment is subject to change.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. The course involves a combination of lectures and discussions along with a hands on approach to research design in psychology. In the lectures students will be assigned research materials and research articles. The students’ grasp of basic concepts from the articles will be assessed and reinforced. Depending on the needs of research projects, students then will be involved in data collection, data coding or data analysis. Students will be in close contact with the faculty member and will be guided while gaining hands-on experience in actual research projects. So, each week students will learn to advance their literature reviewing skills as well as coding and analysing in SPSS. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials.
Homework and ProjectsLiterature search, Data collection, data coding, data analysis.
Laboratory WorkStudents will use the lab SPSS facilities to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper.
Computer UseStudents will work with SPSS to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper.
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to read each week’s articles prior to that week’s classroom session. Data collection or data coding process will also be discussed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 30
Homework Assignments 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 30
Paper Submission 1 % 10
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration senh@mef.edu.tr

Office Hour: TBA This is a joint course meaning that depending on the research projects one or more faculty members might work with independent study students under the same course. Students are expected to prepared for the class materials. 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.

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 14 2 3 2 98
Project 3 20 60
Total Workload 158
Total Workload/25 6.3
ECTS 6