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BİOPSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSI346 BİOPSYCHOLOGY 6 3 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HANİFE YILMAZ ÇENGEL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the main theories of personality that have shed light on thoughts in the field and shed light on normal / abnormal behaviours and psychotherapy, evaluation of the contribution of these theories to their effectiveness in studying the process of personality development in a lifelong, social and cultural context.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as "personality and theories of personality, personality and psychoanalytic approach, personality and neoanalytical approaches, personality and object relations theory, personality and trait approaches, personality and cognitive approaches, personality and humanistic approaches, personality and existentialist approaches, personality and social approaches, personality and behaviourist approaches, personality and biological approaches, personality and evolutionary approaches, personality and holistic approaches, personality and humanistic approaches."

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

Explain the basic biological processes that direct human behaviour. (Bloom's 3)
Evaluate the basic structures and functioning of the nervous system. (Bloom’s 5)
Relate neural conduction to synaptic transmission. (Bloom's 3)
Summarize the research methods used in physiological psychology. (Bloom's 2)
Interpret the role of biological factors in the relationship between brain and behaviour. (Bloom’s 3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to biopsychology Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2 Literature review Neurons and nerve conduction Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3 Literature review Synapsis Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4 Literature review Structure of nervous system Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5 Literature review Brain development Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6 Literature review Sensory systems 1 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7 Literature review Sensory systems 2 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Motor movements Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10 Literature review Sleep, wakefulness Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11 Literature review Emotional behaviour Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12 Literature review Mood disorders and schizophrenia Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13 Literature review Learning and memory Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14 Literature review Executive functions Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15 Literature review Language and hemispheric asymmetry Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

KALAT, J.W.(2007) Biological Psychology, Thomson Wadsworth.
BOUCSEIN, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
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
Use knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries. (Blooms 3)
4
2
Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)
3
2
Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)
1
2
Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)
4
3
Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
4
2
Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)
4
2
Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)
2
2
Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)
2
3
Support social projects in the field of 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 35 35
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 35 35
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 205
Total Workload of the Course Unit 205
Workload (h) / 25.5 8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0