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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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