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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03141009 | Heredity and Environment in the Development | 2 | Spring | 4 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Face-to-face teaching technique |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course examines human development within the context of the interaction between heredity and environment. Genetic foundations, environmental influences, and epigenetic processes are examined within a straightforward framework through developmental examples spanning from the prenatal period to adulthood. It aims to discuss development as a multifactorial and contextual process.
Objectives of the Course
This course examines how human development is shaped by the interaction of heredity and environment, focusing on the epigenetic approach. It aims to help students understand development as a dynamic and contextual process.
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 |
| P10 | Has the ability to produce culturally specific practical solutions within the scope of community service by addressing the problems encountered in the light of scientific methods. | 3 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Can integrate information obtained from various sources, develop new ideas and solutions, and understand this process. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O2 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Analyzes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding through analysis. | P.11.3 | 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 | What is development? The historical background of the nature versus nurture debate |
| 2 | The Foundations of Genetics for Psychology |
| 3 | The Concept of Environment and Development |
| 4 | Interaction between Genetics and Environment |
| 5 | An Introduction to Epigenetic Approaches |
| 6 | Epigenetic Mechanisms |
| 7 | The Prenatal Period and Epigenetics |
| 8 | Early Childhood Experiences |
| 9 | Epigenetics and Emotional Development |
| 10 | Epigenetics and Cognitive Development |
| 11 | Epigenetics and Behavior |
| 12 | Introduction to Epigenetics and Psychopathology |
| 13 | Social, Cultural and Environmental Impacts |
| 14 | General Assessment and Application Areas |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Moore, D. S. (2015). The developing genome: An introduction to behavioral epigenetics. Oxford University Press. |
| Santrock, J. W. (2019). Yaşam boyu gelişim: Gelişim psikolojisi (Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Türkçe çeviri baskısı). McGraw-Hill Education. |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 104 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,47 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Can integrate information obtained from various sources, develop new ideas and solutions, and understand this process. | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | - | 3 | - |
| O3 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Analyzes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding through analysis. | - | - | 3 |