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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99500001 Introduction to Psychology 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 3 3
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) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
This course consist of history of psychology, definiton of psychology and main approaches of some psychology sub-fileds related with basic sciences.
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course, introduction to basic principles, processes, approaches and procedures of psychology.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
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
P3 Understands and interprets a process, event, case, equipment or product, and solves related problems with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods. 2
P4 Works effectively individually and in teams. 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Understands a process, event, case, product or equipment related to the field. P.3.1 1
O2 Ability to explain problems related to the field. P.3.3 1
O3 Ability to recognize a process, event, case or product in rehabilitation. P.3.4 1
O4 Ability to combine interdisciplinary topics. P.4.2 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 Philosophical roots of psychology
2 History of psychology and psychology schools.
3 Definition of psychology and sub-fields
4 Research methods of psychology
5 Research methods of psychology
6 Main principles and approaches of social psychology
7 Midterm
8 Main principles and approaches of learning psychology
9 Main principles and approaches of learning psychology
10 Main principles and approaches of learning psychology
11 Main principles and approaches of developmental psychology
12 Main principles and approaches of developmental psychology
13 Main principles and approaches of industrial and organizational psychology
14 Main principles and approaches of clinical psychology
Textbook or Material
Resources Morris,C.G. (2002). Psikolojiyi Anlamak. (Çev.:Sayıl & Ayvaşık) 3. Baskı, Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayını
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 70 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 8 8
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 12 12
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 90
Total Work Load / 30 3
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3 P4
O1 Understands a process, event, case, product or equipment related to the field. 2 -
O2 Ability to explain problems related to the field. 1 -
O3 Ability to recognize a process, event, case or product in rehabilitation. 2 -
O4 Ability to combine interdisciplinary topics. - 2