Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program PSYCHOLOGY Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and R programming in the field of computational applied psychology. The course will cover various topics, including the foundations of AI, supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, natural language processing (NLP), and the use of R for data analysis and visualization. Additionally, the course will explore case studies and applications of AI in computational applied psychology, allowing students to understand how these technologies are leveraged to address psychological challenges and improve outcomes. Course Content Understanding the principles and applications of AI in computational applied psychology, including the terminology and concepts. Gaining proficiency in applying supervised and unsupervised learning techniques using R, preprocessing data, training machine learning models, and interpreting the results. Utilizing natural language processing (NLP) for psychological text analysis, performing tasks such as sentiment analysis and text classification. Developing skills in effectively using R for data analysis and visualization, employing tools like ggplot2 to create visual representations of psychological data and communicate findings. Course Methods and Techniques Course Structure: • Weekly topics and objectives • Hands-on assignments and projects • Case studies and real-world applications • Ethical considerations in AI Prerequisites and co-requisities ( PSYC101 ) and ( PSYC102 ) and ( PSYC103 ) and ( PSYC104 ) Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers None Assistants Research Assist. Ömer Topuz https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/omer.topuz omer.topuz@agu.edu.tr Research Assist. H. Öznur Erem https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/oznur.erem oznur.erem@agu.edu.tr Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Each week class documentation and coding will be provided through CANVAS Why AI in Psychology? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly significant in social psychology, transforming how we study group behavior, social interactions, and cultural dynamics. As AI continues to grow across various fields, its potential to reshape social psychology is particularly promising. AI allows researchers to analyze large datasets from social media, surveys, and experiments, uncovering patterns in human behavior that were previously difficult to detect. For instance, AI can be used to study group dynamics, predict trends in societal attitudes, and model the spread of misinformation or social influence. These real-world applications show AI’s potential to enhance our understanding of complex social behaviors, providing deeper insights into human interactions and contributing to more robust psychological theories. Course Category Mathematics and Basic Sciences %50 Engineering %30 Engineering Design %10 Social Sciences %10

 





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