Food Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY221

Course Name:

Social Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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):

Prof. Dr. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. Topics covered include social cognition, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, justification of our actions, group processes, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behavior, aggression and prejudice. Additionally, social psychological research and theories in Turkey are reviewed, and students are encouraged to evaluate and explore critically the limits of Western theories of social psychology.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Social Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Research methods	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Social influence and compliance	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Attitudes	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Attitudes	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	All topics covered in the course for 5 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Theoretical approaches to attitude change	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Communication and propaganda	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Communication and propaganda	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	social perception	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	All topics covered in class for 10 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	social perception	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Groups	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Groups	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2008). Günümüzde İnsan ve İnsanlar. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.
References:	Arkonaç, S. A. (1998) Sosyal Psikoloji, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları Sakallı, N. (2006) Sosyal etkiler Kim kimi nasıl etkiler? İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Aranson, E. (2008). The Social Animal. New York: Worth- Freeman. Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A., ve Sears, D.O. (2007). Sosyal Psikoloji. İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2)	Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3)	Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4)	Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6)	Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7)	Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11)	Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12)	Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13)	Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15)	Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17)	Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18)	Communicates using technical drawing.
19)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20)	Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21)	Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22)	Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23)	Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
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	Workload
Course Hours	13	130
Study Hours Out of Class	1	10
Midterms	2	20
Final	1	10
Total Workload		170