Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5RTS303Introduction to Psychology2+0+02218.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the science of psychology, its basic subjects and concepts, sub-fields of psychology, psychopathology and treatment processes at a basic level.
Course Content -In this course, after explaining the basic concepts in psychology and the basic principles that explain human beings, information about structures such as language, cognition, intelligence, psychological disorders and treatment processes will be discussed.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru-cevap, örnek olay incelemesi, tartışma ve bireysel çalışma.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants Asist Prof.Dr. Canahmet BOZ
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources - Renner, T., & Feldman, R. S. (2015). Mind of my mind: Psychology. trans. M. Durak et al. Nobel Academic Publishing, Ankara. - Fredrickson, B. L., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J., Loftus, G. R., Nolen – Hoeksema, S. (2012). Introduction to Psychology (14th Ed.). trans. HE. Öncül, D. Ferhatoğlu. Friend Publishing. Ankara. - Morris, C.G. (2002), Understanding Psychology. Turkish Psychological Association Publications, Ankara. Wade, C., Tavris, C., & Garry, M. (2015). Invitation to psychology (6th Ed.). Pearson Higher Ed.
Course Notes “Özcan Yurdalan – Documentary Photography and Photo Interview” (Ö. Yurdalan /Agora /2015)
Exams 1 Ara Sınav - 1 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 6 6
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the basic concepts of psychology.
2 Explain the basic principles that have the potential to explain the human being.
3 List the research methods used by the science of psychology.
4 Explain the concepts, principles and theories related to complex cognitive processes.
5 Explain the concepts, principles and theories related to intelligence.
6 Explain the concepts, principles and theories related to psychological disorders.
7 Explain the concepts, principles and theories related to psychological treatment processes.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Dersin tanıtımı -
2 Psikoloji kavramlarına giriş, bilim olarak psikoloji, psikolojide araştırma yöntemleri Bölüm 1
3 Beyin ve sinir sistemi, nöropsikoloji Bölüm 2
4 Duyu ve algı Bölüm 3
5 Hafıza, zeka ve öğrenme Bölüm 5-6-7
6 Motivasyon (Güdülenme) ve Duygu Bölüm 8
7 Gelişim psikolojisi Bölüm 9
8 Ara sınav Ara sınava hazırlık
9 Kişilik kuramları Bölüm 10
10 Psikopatoloji Bölüm 12
11 Psikoterapi ve psikolojik danışma Ders Notları
12 Psikolojinin alt dalları-Sosyal psikoloji Bölüm 13
13 Aşk psikolojisi Ders Notları
14 Psikoloji kuramlarının karşılaştırılması -
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Ödevine Hazırlık

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
C2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 3 3
C3 2 2 3 2
C4 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2
C5 1 2 2 2 3 3 1
C6
C7

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant