PSYCHOPATHOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY323	PSYCHOPATHOLOGY I	5	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. CANAN TANIDIR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this lesson is to give a general knowledge about mental disorders.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson includes principals of psychiatric interview, parts of mental status examination, mental disorders,their etiology and clinical characteristics, general treatment methods and psychiatric semiology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student will be able to define the parts of a mental status examination like thought assessment and orientation. (Bloom’s 4)
Summarize the clinical features, course and treatment of depressive disorders. (Bloom’s 2)
Explain the diagnostic criteria of anxiety disorders in terms of DSM-V. (Bloom’s 4)
The student will be able to tell at least two factors (e.g.the biological factors and psychosocial factors) in the etiology of mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders.(Bloom’s 2)
The student will be able to make differential diagnosis between several anxiety disorders when given a case example.(Bloom’s 4)
Summarize the clinical features, course and treatment of bipolar disorders. (Bloom’s 2)
Distinguish Psychosis from Neurosis. (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Classification Systems in Psychiatry and Psychiatric Interview	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Mental Status Examination and Semiology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Mood Disorders-Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Anxiety disorders - I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Anxiety disorders - II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Anxiety disorders - III	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Trauma and Stress relevant disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Dissociative Disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Neurodevelopmental Disorders-1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Neurodevelopmental Disorders-1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Neurodevelopmental Disorders-1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	REVIEW LESSON	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Second Edition, Philip R. Muskin, Anna L. Dickerman, Oliver M. Stroeh, American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 2018
Kaplan and Saddock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 11.Edition
Abnormal Psychology 17thEd., Jill M. Hooley • James N. Butcher • Matthew K. Nock • Susan Mineka, Pearson Education Limited 2017
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5®). American Psychiatric Pub.
Case Files Psychiatry, Fifth Edition, Eugene Toy, Debra Klamen, Lange, 2015

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).					4
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)					4
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)				3
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)					4
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)					4
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)		1
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
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	7	91
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	180