Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | PSI112 | ||||
| Course Name: | Biological Foundations in Psychology | ||||
| Course Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Ar.Gör. EBRU TALİBE GÖRÜNMEK | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CAN SOYLU |
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | This course is planned to introduce students to the biological foundations of behavior, the nervous system, the structure and functions of the brain, the changes that drugs and diseases cause in the neurobiological structure and their effects on behavior. |
| Course Content: | It includes the biological foundations of behavior, neural communication mechanisms, the main structures of the brain, the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters, psychophysiological methods, the effects of psychopathological diseases on the brain structure and the effects of empathy on the brain structure. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Student effectively reflects the knowledge and academic and clinical experience he gained during his university education into professional practices. 2) The student applies the theoretical knowledge he learned by being involved in business life for a semester. 3) The student evaluates the cognitive, psychological, social causes and consequences of human behavior. 4) The student uses the knowledge and skills he has learned in his professional life to understand the client holistically. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Brain and Learning | |
| 2) | Brain Memory And Learning | |
| 3) | Neuroanatomical Structure of the Brain | |
| 4) | Neurochemical Structure of the Brain | |
| 5) | The Role of Biology in Empathy | |
| 6) | Hippocampus Structure and Functions | |
| 7) | Corpus Callosum Structure and Functions | |
| 8) | Biological Aging Causes and Effects | |
| 9) | Neurobiology of Anxiety | |
| 10) | Neurobiology of Depression | |
| 11) | Placebo Neurobiology | |
| 12) | The Neurobiology of Food Addiction | |
| 13) | Mirror Neurons | |
| 14) | General Evaluation |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | 1. Temel Biyolojik Psikoloji, Jim Barnes. 2. Öğrenci Sunumları 3. Pubmed Üzerinden Araştırma Makaleleri |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To investigate individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes in scientific perspective and to have general information about psychology theories | 1 |
| 2) | To have main application skills regarding applied psychology | 1 |
| 3) | To figure out, determine, formulate, and develop problem solving skills regarding individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes and problems | 1 |
| 4) | To determine individuals’ problems faced in their developmental stages, to develop problem solving skills for these problems, and to have information about consultation when needed | 1 |
| 5) | To have information regarding measurement and evaluation tools that are used in different subbranches of psychology | 1 |
| 6) | To have basic level of information and skills regarding observation and interview techniques | 1 |
| 7) | To have professional and ethical responsibility information and awareness | 1 |
| 8) | To have skills to conduct independent research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative accumulation of knowledge in psychology | 1 |
| 9) | To have a skill regarding data collection, analysis, interpretation and report | 1 |
| 10) | To have awareness regarding empathy, interpersonal sensitivity, individual and social processes and problems | 1 |
| 11) | To determine factors that affect psychological well-being in industrial and organizational structures | 1 |
| 12) | To share acquired information related to psychology with different individuals and institutions and inform them | 1 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total Workload | 107 | ||||||