PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1312002024

Ders İsmi:

Biological Basis of Psychological Disorders

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

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Type of course:

Department 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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with knowledge about the relationship between brain dysfunction and psychiatric disorders and a relatively sophisticated understanding of the neurobiological basis of mental illness.

Course Content:

There is a substantial body of evidence supporting the contention that psychiatric disorders are associated with brain dysfunction. In this course, the relationship between brain dysfunction and mental illness will be examined. This course includes topics such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anorexia nervosa, schizophrenic disorders, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorder, dissociative disorders, and personality disorders.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes the basic concepts and sub-fields of psychology. Uses the theoretical application-based knowledge he has in the field of study.
2) Knows and applies the basic research methods of psychology and interprets the data obtained.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Becomes aware of his/her competencies and competencies in his/her studies in the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) She continues her professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to her professional life in the field she works in.
Field Specific Competence
1) Observes the ethical values of psychology and respects differences in its work.
2) Has a command of the social and universal effects and legal consequences of her field of study.
3) Has knowledge about other fields that psychology is related to. It uses this information in collaborative work.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) She contributes to her field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
2) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview	-
2)	Anxiety Disorders Reading: Outline 1 PowerPoint Presentation: 1	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
3)	Anxiety Disorders Reading: Outline 1 PowerPoint Presentation: 1	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
4)	Mood Disorders Reading: Outline 2 PowerPoint Presentation: 2	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
5)	Mood Disorders - Quiz 1 Reading: Outline 2 PowerPoint Presentation: 2	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
6)	Schizophrenic-Spectrum Disorders Reading: Outline 3 PowerPoint Presentation: 3	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
7)	Schizophrenic-Spectrum Disorders Reading: Outline 3 PowerPoint Presentation: 3	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
8)	Midterm
9)	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder/ Conduct Disorder Reading: Outline 4 PowerPoint Presentation: 4	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
10)	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder/ Conduct Disorder Reading: Outline 4 PowerPoint Presentation: 4	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
11)	Anorexia Nervosa Reading: Outline 5 PowerPoint Presentation: 5	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
12)	Autism Spectrum Disorder- Quiz 2 Reading: Outline 6 PowerPoint Presentation: 6	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
13)	Autism Spectrum Disorder Reading: Outline 6 PowerPoint Presentation: 6	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
14)	Dissociative Disorders Reading: Outline 7 PowerPoint Presentation: 7	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
15)	Personality Disorders Reading: Outline 8 PowerPoint Presentation: 8	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.
16)	Personality Disorders Reading: Outline 8 PowerPoint Presentation: 8	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersi veren eğitmen tarafından ayrıntılı ders notları verilecektir. Dersi veren eğitmen her dersten önce PowerPoint sunumlarını iletecektir.
References:	Detailed lecture notes will be provided by the instructor. The instructor will send PowerPoint presentations before each class.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	9	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	8	120
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			179