PSYCHOLOGY
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:

1311002087

Ders İsmi:

Biopsychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

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):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to help students understand the biological processes underlying psychological behaviors and processes, by exploring the neurobiological foundations.

Course Content:

Nervous System and Neuronal Functioning
Nervous System and Behavior: Fundamental Relationships
Nervous System Disorders and Psychological Effects
Emotion and Motivation: Brain and Hormonal Effects
Sleep and Arousal: Neurological and Psychological Relationships
Learning and Memory: Neural Foundations
Stress and Coping Mechanisms
Addiction and the Brain: Neurobiological Approaches
Gender and Sexuality: Biological Foundations
Mental Disorders and Biopsychological Approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the nervous system and neuronal functioning.
2) Grasp fundamental relationships between the nervous system and behavior.
3) Understand the biological bases of emotions, motivation, sleep, and learning.
4) Learn about the neurobiological mechanisms underlying stress, addiction, and mental disorders.
5) Understand the biological foundations of gender and sexuality.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Fundamentals of the Nervous System	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E.
2)	Neuronal Functioning and Transmission	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E.
3)	Nervous System and Behavior: Fundamental Relationships	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E.
4)	Nervous System Disorders and Psychological Effects	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
5)	Emotion and Motivation: Brain and Hormonal Effects	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
6)	Sleep and Arousal: Neurological and Psychological Relationships	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
7)	Learning and Memory: Neural Foundations	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
8)	Stress and Coping Mechanisms	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
9)	Addiction and the Brain: Neurobiological Approaches	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
10)	Gender and Sexuality: Biological Foundations	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
10)	Gender and Sexuality: Biological Foundations	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
11)	Mental Disorders and Biopsychological Approaches	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
12)	In-Class Applications and Experiments	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
12)	In-Class Applications and Experiments	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W.
13)	Midterm Exam	"Biopsychology: Basic Concepts and Applications" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.
14)	Öğrenci Sunumları ve Tartışmalar	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.
15)	Literature Review and Project Preparation	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.
16)	Project Presentations and Course Evaluation.	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.
References:	"Biyopsikoloji: Temel Kavramlar ve Uygulamalar" - Güven, H. & Yılmaz, E. "Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience" - Kalat, J.W. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" - Bear, M.F. et al. "The Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroanatomy" - Kandel, E.R. et al.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
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
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
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	13	6	78
Laboratory	2	5	10
Application	2	5	10
Presentations / Seminar	2	5	10
Homework Assignments	2	1	2
Quizzes	1	6	6
Midterms	1	6	6
Paper Submission	2	6	12
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			140