Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI445 | NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to teach the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the fundamentals about the structure, functioning and of the brain and its effect on the behaviour, psychopathology and brain functions. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as Neuropsychological Origins of Behaviour, Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Peripheral and Autonomous Nervous System, Brain and Basic Structures in Brain, Cerebellum and Spinal Cord Functions and Disorders, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System, Anticholinergic and Cholinergic System, Neuropsychological Basis of Behaviour, Neuron, Neuron Zones, Neuronal Communication, Neuromediators, Serotonin, Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Acetylcholine, Gaba, Glycine, Nitricoxide, Neuropeptides, Endocrine System-Neuropsychology Relation issues. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain the basic concepts of neuropsychology. (Bloom's 3) |
Explain the development, structure and functions of the brain. (Bloom's 3) |
Analyze the intermediary functions of neuromediators. (Bloom’s 4) |
Relate endocrine system to neuropsychology. (Bloom's 3) |
Summarize the neuropsychological origins of behaviour. (Bloom's 5) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Neuropsychological Basis of Behaviour | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review | Nervous system, central nervous system, Peripheral and Autonomic nervous system | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review | Brain and main structures in brain | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review | Cerebellum and medulla functions and disorders | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review | Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review | Anticholinergic and Cholinergic System | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review | Neuropsychological Basis of Behaviour | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review | Neuron, Neuronal parts | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review | Neural communication | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review | Neuro-mediators | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review | Serotonin, Noradrenalin, Dopamine | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review | Acetylcholine, Gaba, Glycine, Nitric Oxide | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review | Neuropeptides | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review | Endocrine system- neuropsychology relations | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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KUMRAL, E. (2014). Klinik nöropsikoloji ve nöropsikiyatrik hastalıklar. Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri. |
CARLSON, N. R. (2011). Fizyolojik psikoloji davranışın nörolojik temelleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
3. GOETZ, C. G. (Ed.). (2007). Textbook of clinical neurology (Vol. 355). Elsevier Health Sciences. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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List the main features of communication in items.
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Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |