HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY344	HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY	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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health psychology, basic concepts such as health/illness/well-being, and the main operating fields of study of this discipline, and to review the basic propositions of theoretical perspectives that contribute to the development of the discipline of health psychology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include "case studies in the context of biopsychosocial model, preservation and maintenance of health, improving the quality of life, applications for intervention and education programs in the basic areas of health psychology, and in the context of different subjects and chronic diseases."

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarize basic subjects of study of the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 2)
Distinguish the predictive effects of these concepts on health and disease behaviours of individuals and define the basic concepts in the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 4)
Compare the basic theories discussed in this field in terms of the aims and basic propositions of these theories and classify them. (Bloom’s 4)
Evaluate regarding which applications in the field of health and disease will work and which will be dysfunctional. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss with scientific grounds by gaining a basic awareness on how individuals with illnesses or risky health behaviours by a health psychologist within framework of a multi discipliner approach. (Bloom’s 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Introduction to Health Psychology: From Biomedical Model to Biopsychosocial Approach: Definition, History and Factors Related to it's Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	The Concepts of Health and Disease: Compliance with Medication,Well-being	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Theoretical Approaches in Health Psychology: Attribution Theory, Health Belief Model	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	relationship between Patient and Healthcare Personnel	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Social Support and Health: Psychological Resilience	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Crisis Management in Chronic Disease	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	General Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Psychoimmunology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Chronic Pain Syndrome	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Pediatric Patient	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Female and Male Health During Middle Age	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Aging	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Cancer Patient and Communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Health Psychology Application in Turkey and World	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Okyayuz, U. (Ed.) (1999). Saglik Psikolojisi: Giris. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications.
Curtis, A.J. (2000). Health Psychologie. London. Routlege

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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	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