Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In this course, it is aimed to be learned the basic characteristics of life-long developmental approach and physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes specific to each developmental period between fertilization and deaths.
Course Content
The basic concepts of developmental psychology, research methods, theoretical approaches to explain development of behavior, and finally basic knowledge about physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes and characteristics specific to each life cycle from birth to adulthood. Current research findings are shared by creating a discussion environment based on mutual interaction among students.
Required Resources
Life Span Development - J. Santrock - Nobel Press. Istanbul.
Explanations
Midterm 40 %, Final 60 %.
Exams are multiple choice, short answered open end questions, fill in the blank formed.
Topics till exam date are included in exams declared in syllabus .
Course presantations, textbook, uploaded materials to system are included exams.
Rules
Attandance to lessons is essential.
Min. attandance is 70 % required.
It is recommended to participate class activities.
Lectrures continoues also via uploaded materrials to system - if exists.
Reading couse texbook, following lesson slides are under students' responsibility.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the physical, cognitive and socioemotional characteristics of infancy
- Describe physical, cognitive, and socioemotional characteristics in infancy, early childhood, and middle childhood
- Prenatal development and its importance in development
- Basic concepts, research methods and basic developmental theories in developmental psychology
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 6 | 90 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Developmental Psychology | History of Developmental Psychology |
| 2 | Basic Concepts of Dev. Psy. | Basic Concepts of Dev. Psy. |
| 3 | Biological Starting | Biological Starting |
| 4 | Prenatal Period | Prenatal Period |
| 5 | Paranatal - Post Natal Periods | Paranatal - Post Natal Periods |
| 6 | Infancy | Infancy |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Early Childhood Period | Early Childhood Period |
| 9 | Middle and Late Childhood Periods and Adolescence | Middle and Late Childhood Periods and Adolescence |
| 10 | Early Adulthood Period | Early Adulthood Period |
| 11 | Middle Adulthood Period | Middle Adulthood Period |
| 12 | Late Adulthood Period | Late Adulthood Period |
| 13 | Death and Grief | Death and Grief |
| 14 | Ethical Principals in Dev. Psy. | Ethical Principals in Dev. Psy. |
| 15 | Research Techniques in Dev. Psy. | Research Techniques in Dev. Psy. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |