Basic Information

Course Code:

PSYC 1002

Course Name:

Introduction to Psychology II

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

8.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Melis SÜNGÜ

Course Objectives

This course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical psychological knowledge and its practical application in daily life. By exploring the social, developmental, and clinical aspects of human behavior, students will develop a scientific perspective that informs both their professional growth and personal well-being.

Course Content

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the higher-level processes of psychology, including cognition, language, and intelligence. We will examine how humans develop across the lifespan, interact within social contexts, and form unique personalities. Furthermore, the course covers psychological health, coping mechanisms for stress, and an overview of mental health disorders and their respective therapies.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Ellen E. Pastorino & Susann M. Doyle-Portillo. What Is Psychology? Foundations, Applications, and Integration, Cengage Learning.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Evaluate Core Theories
LO2	Scientific Literacy
LO3	Real-World Application
LO4	Personal & Professional Integration

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Cognition
2	Language, and Intelligence
3	Human Development
4	Human Development
5	Social Psychology
6	Social Psychology
7	Personality
8	Midterm
9	Health, Stress, and Coping
10	Health, Stress, and Coping
11	Mental Health Disorders
12	Mental Health Disorders
13	Mental Health Therapies
14	Mental Health Therapies
15	May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	13	4.00	52.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	13	5.00	65.00
Post-Prectice Individual Study	13	6.00	78.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	5.00	5.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	5.00	5.00
Homework	6	5.00	30.00
Total Workload (Hours)			235
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			8

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%30
2	Homework	%30
3	Final Exam	%40
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Brainstorming	The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
4	Homework	Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel.	Computer

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