TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI477 |
| Name | - |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Cem SOYLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
|
Course Goal / Objective
The student shall participate in an ongoing supported or independent research project within the field of developmental psychology, or gain experience by engaging in the practical stages of a newly initiated project, including defining goals and hypotheses, designing the study, and performing data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Course Content
This course involves experiencing the research process by participating in a research project within the field of life-span developmental psychology.
Course Precondition
Although there are no prerequisites, it is recommended for students who preferably have an advanced level of English and an interest in older adulthood.
Resources
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
Notes
https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains knowledge about databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. |
| LO02 | Defines the research problem |
| LO03 | It lists research goals and develops hypotheses. |
| LO04 | Selects data collection tools appropriate for the sample group and research objectives. |
| LO05 | Performs data analyses in accordance with the research hypotheses. |
| LO06 | Prepare the report of the findings according to APA 7 (American Psychological Association) formatting rules |
| LO07 | Interprets the findings in light of the current literature. |
| LO08 | "Verbally defends the scientific research report |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and review of the syllabus | Review of the course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Determining research areas by forming groups | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Literature review and identifying the research topic | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Identifying research objectives and questions | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Determining data collection tools I | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Determining data collections tools II | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Writing a research proposal form for scientific research and publication ethics committees | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Data collection I | Collecting the data required for research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Data collection II | Collecting the data required for research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Data collection III | Collecting the data required for research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Data entry and performing preliminary analyses | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Performing analyses | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Report writing I | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Report writing II | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||