PSY601 PRO-SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code:2330601
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. SİBEL KAZAK BERUMENT
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To build academic breadth by reading and discussing contemporary issues across different fields of psychology


Course Content

Discussion of cutting edge research in developmental, social, clinical, cognitive, health, traffic, industrial and organizational psychology and biopsychology


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will have built academic breadth by reading and discussing contemporary issues across different fields of psychology


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Skills to understand and successfully employ the latest and most advanced research and data analysis methods and techniques.
2Knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical literature in psychology.
3Skills to conduct research and critically evaluate the important literature on any topic of interest related to psychology or other relevant disciplines.
4Awareness about the novel information in light of the theoretical knowledge gained and knowledge to develop advanced research topics and questions.
5Skills to develop and carry out a research project from beginning to end in light of the formulated research questions using the accumulated knowledge from relevant literature and methods.
6Awareness of conducting research, publishing, and application activities in light of ethical principles and values.
7Skills to work independently as an individual and as part of a team.
8Skills to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms of English and Turkish, during scientific activities.

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