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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGYPDR1214964Spring Semester2+026
Course Program

Perşembe 10:00-10:45

Perşembe 11:00-11:45

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Fadime ÇADIRCI TUNGAÇ, Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR
Assistant(s)
AimThis course focuses on basic information about the structure and functions of the nervous system and its relationship to psychological phenomena such as memory, perception, emotion, and cognition.
Course ContentThis course contains; Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System,Structure of the Nervous System I,Structure of the Nervous System II,Research methods and strategies,Brain development and plasticity,Motor control,Visual system,Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses,Learning and Memory,Emotion,Lateralization and language,Sleep and Biological Rhythms,The biology of behavioral disorders I,The biology of behavioral disorders II.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Successful completion of this course, the student defines the structures and functions of neurons. 9A
Recognize the main anatomical divisions of the human brain.9A
Employ knowledge of the physiological bases of behavior to explain abnormal behavior and disease.13, 16, 9A
Relates the various psychological phenomena (emotion, memory, etc.) with the physiological processes. 16, 9A
Demonstrate the ability to choose research methods and strategies appropriate to the field of physiological psychology. 9A
Explains the neural regulation of sensory and motor systems for functions such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and motor movement16, 9A
Teaching Methods:13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous SystemFP, Ch.2
2Structure of the Nervous System IFP, Ch.2-3
3Structure of the Nervous System IIFP, Ch.2-3
4Research methods and strategiesFP, Ch.5
5Brain development and plasticityEBP, Ch.4
6Motor controlEBP, Ch.7
7Visual systemFP, Ch.6
8Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical SensesFP, Ch.7
9Learning and MemoryFP, Ch.12
10EmotionFP, Ch.10
11Lateralization and languageEBP, Ch.12
12Sleep and Biological RhythmsFP, Ch.8
13The biology of behavioral disorders IFP, Ch.14-15-16
14The biology of behavioral disorders IIFP, Ch.14-15-16
Resources
Carlson, Neil. (2014). Fizyolojik Psikoloji (Kitabın orijinal ismi: Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience). (Çev: Muzaffer Şahin), Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. Jim Barnes. (2014) Essential Biological Psychology, çev. Ed. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Altındağ, Nobel Yayınları

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam16262
General Exam19090
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)180
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGYPDR1214964Spring Semester2+026
Course Program

Perşembe 10:00-10:45

Perşembe 11:00-11:45

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Fadime ÇADIRCI TUNGAÇ, Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR
Assistant(s)
AimThis course focuses on basic information about the structure and functions of the nervous system and its relationship to psychological phenomena such as memory, perception, emotion, and cognition.
Course ContentThis course contains; Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System,Structure of the Nervous System I,Structure of the Nervous System II,Research methods and strategies,Brain development and plasticity,Motor control,Visual system,Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses,Learning and Memory,Emotion,Lateralization and language,Sleep and Biological Rhythms,The biology of behavioral disorders I,The biology of behavioral disorders II.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Successful completion of this course, the student defines the structures and functions of neurons. 9A
Recognize the main anatomical divisions of the human brain.9A
Employ knowledge of the physiological bases of behavior to explain abnormal behavior and disease.13, 16, 9A
Relates the various psychological phenomena (emotion, memory, etc.) with the physiological processes. 16, 9A
Demonstrate the ability to choose research methods and strategies appropriate to the field of physiological psychology. 9A
Explains the neural regulation of sensory and motor systems for functions such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and motor movement16, 9A
Teaching Methods:13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous SystemFP, Ch.2
2Structure of the Nervous System IFP, Ch.2-3
3Structure of the Nervous System IIFP, Ch.2-3
4Research methods and strategiesFP, Ch.5
5Brain development and plasticityEBP, Ch.4
6Motor controlEBP, Ch.7
7Visual systemFP, Ch.6
8Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical SensesFP, Ch.7
9Learning and MemoryFP, Ch.12
10EmotionFP, Ch.10
11Lateralization and languageEBP, Ch.12
12Sleep and Biological RhythmsFP, Ch.8
13The biology of behavioral disorders IFP, Ch.14-15-16
14The biology of behavioral disorders IIFP, Ch.14-15-16
Resources
Carlson, Neil. (2014). Fizyolojik Psikoloji (Kitabın orijinal ismi: Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience). (Çev: Muzaffer Şahin), Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. Jim Barnes. (2014) Essential Biological Psychology, çev. Ed. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Altındağ, Nobel Yayınları

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

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