Psychology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FEL102

Course Name:

Philosophy

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. ERDEM TEZBAŞARAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to present a cogent and understandable picture of the nature and purpose of philosophy. This course examines how different views of philosophy lead to differing views about the necessity of morality, the nature of truth, and the role of community in intellectual inquiry and explores contemporary approaches to ethics and values, truth, wisdom.
Course Content:	The aim of this course is to present a cogent and understandable picture of the nature and purpose of philosophy. This course examines how different views of philosophy lead to differing views about the necessity of morality, the nature of truth, and the role of community in intellectual inquiry and explores contemporary approaches to ethics and values, truth, wisdom.

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 Philosophy of Science	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
2)	The evolution of science in history	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
3)	Science being the subject of philosophy	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
4)	Different approaches to science	Do the necessary readings for the midterm exam
5)	All topics covered in the course for 4 weeks	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
6)	Different approaches to science	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
7)	Science as a product	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
8)	Science as an activity	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
9)	Scientific Method, Reductionism	Do the necessary readings for the midterm exam
10)	All topics covered in the course for 9 weeks	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
11)	Classical view of science in Philosophy of Science	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
12)	Objectivity, Positivism	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
13)	Empiricism, Realism, Relativity	Do the necessary readings for the next lesson
14)	Scientific information	Revision
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cevizci, Ahmet (2015). Felsefeye Giriş, Ankara: Say Yayını. Ve ders için hazırlanan notlar, slaytlar, okumalar
References:	Cevizci, Ahmet (2015). Felsefeye Giriş, Ankara: Say Yayını. Ve ders için hazırlanan notlar, slaytlar, okumalar

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	4
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

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

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	16	48
Total Workload		48