Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03130010 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology I | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Yusuf GÜREL |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Development Theories, Development in the Womb and Birth, Physical, Affectional, Perceptional Development in Infancy, Cognitive Development in Infancy, Social and Personal Development in Infancy, Physical, Affectional, Perceptional Development in Puberty, Cognitive Development in Puberty, Social and Personal Development in Puberty,
Objectives of the Course
The lifespan development course provides information about basic physical, cognitive, social and emotional development patterns throughout the life span (from fertilization to death). Biological, environmental and cultural influences in the developmental process, methods and theoretical approaches used to obtain information about development are examined.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 3 |
| P4 | Has research techniques and statistical analysis skills used in scientific studies in the field of psychology. To be able to use relevant statistical programs (SPSS, AMOS, LISREL, etc.) in the field. | 3 |
| P6 | Adheres to the ethical principles of competence/competence, beneficence and non-harm, responsibility, honesty, respect for human rights and non-discrimination accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
| P9 | To be able to analyze and synthesize information in current media and cross-cultural literature related to psychology with critical thinking and creative literacy skills. | 3 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 3 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Critically evaluates the effectiveness of psychological theories and practical skills, and assesses the ethical and social consequences of psychological practices. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| O5 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Can observe, evaluate, and understand the accuracy, validity, and reliability of information. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Understands the research techniques used in the field of psychology and the fundamental concepts of statistics. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O8 | Evaluates the effectiveness of research techniques and statistical analyses, and critiques the results based on the requirements of the field. | P.4.6 | 1 |
| O9 | Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O10 | Analyzes and synthesizes information related to psychology in the contemporary media with critical thinking skills. | P.9.2 | 1 |
| O11 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O12 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O13 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lifespan development concepts, principles and basic questions |
| 2 | Research approaches, methods and ethics in developmental psychology |
| 3 | Basic theories in developmental psychology |
| 4 | Basic theories in developmental psychology |
| 5 | Biological basis of development and hereditary influences |
| 6 | Prenatal development and birth |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Research methods in infancy |
| 9 | Physical development in infancy |
| 10 | Perceptual development in infancy |
| 11 | Cognitive development in infancy |
| 12 | Cognitive and psychosocial development in infancy |
| 13 | Psychosocial development in infancy |
| 14 | Review of topics |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Santrock, J.W.(2012).Yaşam Boyu Gelişim (çev.Galip Yüksel).Ankara: Nobel Additional readings Gander , M. and Gardiner, H. (2008). Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi (çev. Bekir Onur). Ankara: İmge |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Midterms | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 182 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P6 | P9 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Critically evaluates the effectiveness of psychological theories and practical skills, and assesses the ethical and social consequences of psychological practices. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Can observe, evaluate, and understand the accuracy, validity, and reliability of information. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Understands the research techniques used in the field of psychology and the fundamental concepts of statistics. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Evaluates the effectiveness of research techniques and statistical analyses, and critiques the results based on the requirements of the field. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| O10 | Analyzes and synthesizes information related to psychology in the contemporary media with critical thinking skills. | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| O11 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O12 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| O13 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |