PSYC101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I
| Course Code: | 3710101 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr GÜZEL MEHMET AKİF |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is a broad introduction to the field of psychology. You will explore the major areas in psychological sciences, including the relationship between genes, environment and behaviour, structure and function of the brain, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and thinking and intelligence. The main goal of this course is to expose you to diverse theoretical perspectives and research methods used across the subdisciplines of the field.
Course Content
An introduction to general theories and methods of psychology; basic concepts and research findings in major areas of psychology, such as perception, learning, cognition and emotion
Course Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this course, it is expected that the student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of:
- Primary objectives of psychology as a science
- Different research methods used by psychologists
- Influential theories and findings to date
- Major theoretical perspectives, questions and enduring conflicts in psychology
- Differences between myth, untested assumptions and science-based conclusions
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution