PSY455 Readings in Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY455
Course Name: Readings in Psychology I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. MUAZZEZ IŞIL ESENDİR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: to make student familiar to psychological texts as expression, content and vocabulary.
Course Content: the reading and analyses studies on the selected basic and characteristic texts of psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Having a command of the English literature in the field of psychology
2) Developing students' article reading skills
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to master the studies in psychology
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General information about reading articles from psychology resources Course notes
2) An article on the woman mental health problems The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
3) An article on memory problems The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
4) An article on community mental health The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
5) An article on forensic psychology Quiz The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
6) An article from the field of political psychology The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
7) An article from the field of industrial and organizational psychology Midterm Examination The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
8) An article on the psychological effects of the pandemic The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
9) An article on the epidemiology of depression The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
10) An article from the field of social psychology The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
11) An article from the field of educational psychology The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
12) An article on the topic of mental health promotion The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
13) An article on the epidemiology of schizophrenia The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
14) An article on communication skills The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
15) Exam week Exam week
16) Exam week Exam week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References: Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 3 9 27
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 4 12 48
Quizzes 1 1 1
Preliminary Jury 1 6 6
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 168