PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY480	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this lesson is to give a general knowledge about drugs used for the treatment of mental disorders.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson includes principals of psychopharmacology, neurotransmitter systems, classification and the action mechanisms of drugs used for the treatment of mental disorders.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

1. the student will be able to classify the groups of drugs used for different mental disorders. 2. the student will be able to define the mechanism of action of different drug groups. 3. the student will be able to tell at least some of the adverse effects of psychotrophic drugs. 4. the student will be able to tell if a person with a mental disorder needs pharmacological treatment in a given case example. 5. the student will be able to define neurotransmitters in the brain and their major role.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature overview	What is Psychopharmacology?	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
2	Literature overview	Pharmacocinetics and Pharmacodynamics	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
3	Literature overview	Brain structure and Neurotransmitters	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
4	Literature overview	Neurotransmitters	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
5	Literature overview	Classification of drugs used for mental disorders	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
6	Literature overview	Antipsychotics	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
7	Literature overview	Antipsychotics	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature overview	Antidepressants	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
10	Literature overview	Mood Stabilizers	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
11	Literature overview	ADHD Drugs	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
12	Literature overview	Anxiolytics	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
13	Literature overview	Other drugs	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
14	Literature overview	General overview	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
15	Literature overview	General overview	Verbal lecture, questions and answers, case examples, videos
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1-Kaplan and Saddock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 11.Edition 2-Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, Stephen M. Stahl, 4 Edition. Cambridge. 3-The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, 13 Edition.Wiley Blackwell, 2018

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0