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ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY410 ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION 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. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the competence to know the fundamentals of addiction and to recognize and intervene.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as dealing with the concept of addiction in terms of social and psychological development, chemical and behavioral processing, prevention and treatment strategies, and simple intervention.

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

Explain the general concepts and definitions related to the addiction field. (Blossom's 4)
Evaluate the dynamics of addiction. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss prevention, treatment and rehabilitation process and policies. (Bloom’s 5)
Explore social work practices for addicted individuals and their families. (Bloom’s 4)
Obtain basic knowledge about physiological and behavioral effects of all major categories of both legal and illegal psychoactive substances.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Definition of Addiction Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2 Literature review Models, Neurobiology and Relapse in Addiction I Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3 Literature review Models, Neurobiology and Relapse in Addiction II Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4 Literature review Addictive substances -I: Alcohol and its impacts Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5 Literature review Addictive substances -2: Cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6 Literature review Addictive substances -3: Opioids and its impacts Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7 Literature review Review Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Addictive substances -4: Stimulants Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10 Literature review Behavioral Addictions I Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11 Literature review Behavioral Addictions II: Gambling disorder Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12 Literature review Behavioral Addictions III: Internet gaming disorder Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13 Literature review Prevention and Intervention Strategies in Addiction I Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14 Literature review Prevention and Intervention Strategies in Addiction II Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15 Literature review Review Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

OGEL, K., (2010). Sigara Alkol ve Madde Kullanim Bozukluklari: Tani, Tedavi ve Onleme. Yeniden Publications.
MCMURRAN, M. (1994). The Psychology of Addiction, Contemporary Psychology.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences
2
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.
2
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
2
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
3
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
2
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.
3
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0