
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Political Science and International Relations
GENS 204 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Introduction to Psychology I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GENS 204
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language | ||||||
Course Type |
Second Foreign Language
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Course Level |
-
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To introduce the fields of psychology to the students at a general level |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | In this course theoretical and applied fields of psychology are introduced to the students at a general level. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Discussion to Syllabus | |
2 | Introduction to psychology | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 2-29. |
3 | Psychological research | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 30-55. |
4 | Neuroscience and Behavior | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 56-93. |
5 | Neuroscience and Behavior | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 56-93. |
6 | Sensation and Perception | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 138-175. |
7 | States of consciousness | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 138-175. |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Evaluation of Midterm/ Learning | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. P. 176-209. |
10 | Memory | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 210-243. |
11 | Language and Cognition | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 244-277. |
12 | Intelligence | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 278-307. |
13 | Motivation and Emotion | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 278-307. |
14 | Review of the Semester | Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. p. 308-341. |
15 | Final | |
16 | Review of the Semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Book chapters that are mentioned above and power point presentations. |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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60
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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3
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45
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
24
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0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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15
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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30
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30
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Total |
153
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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2 | To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship. |
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4 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research. |
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5 | To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically. |
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6 | To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing. |
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7 | To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics. |
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8 | To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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9 | To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member. |
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10 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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