Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY | PDR1214964 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 12:00-12:45 Perşembe 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This 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. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Successful completion of this course, the student defines the structures and functions of neurons. | 9 | C |
| Recognize the main anatomical divisions of the human brain. | 9 | C |
| Employ knowledge of the physiological bases of behavior to explain abnormal behavior and disease. | 13, 16, 9 | B, C |
| Relates the various psychological phenomena (emotion, memory, etc.) with the physiological processes. | 16, 9 | C |
| Demonstrate the ability to choose research methods and strategies appropriate to the field of physiological psychology. | 9 | C |
| Explains the neural regulation of sensory and motor systems for functions such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and motor movement | 16, 9 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System | FP, Ch.2 |
| 2 | Structure of the Nervous System I | FP, Ch.2-3 |
| 3 | Structure of the Nervous System II | FP, Ch.2-3 |
| 4 | Research methods and strategies | FP, Ch.5 |
| 5 | Brain development and plasticity | EBP, Ch.4 |
| 6 | Motor control | EBP, Ch.7 |
| 7 | Visual system | FP, Ch.6 |
| 8 | Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses | FP, Ch.7 |
| 9 | Learning and Memory | FP, Ch.12 |
| 10 | Emotion | FP, Ch.10 |
| 11 | Lateralization and language | EBP, Ch.12 |
| 12 | Sleep and Biological Rhythms | FP, Ch.8 |
| 13 | The biology of behavioral disorders I | FP, Ch.14-15-16 |
| 14 | The biology of behavioral disorders II | FP, 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 | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principals related to Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals' developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in guidance and psychological counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in Psychological Counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | ||||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 62 | 62 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 90 | 90 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY | PDR1214964 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 12:00-12:45 Perşembe 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Nagihan MANTAR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This 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. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Successful completion of this course, the student defines the structures and functions of neurons. | 9 | C |
| Recognize the main anatomical divisions of the human brain. | 9 | C |
| Employ knowledge of the physiological bases of behavior to explain abnormal behavior and disease. | 13, 16, 9 | B, C |
| Relates the various psychological phenomena (emotion, memory, etc.) with the physiological processes. | 16, 9 | C |
| Demonstrate the ability to choose research methods and strategies appropriate to the field of physiological psychology. | 9 | C |
| Explains the neural regulation of sensory and motor systems for functions such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and motor movement | 16, 9 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System | FP, Ch.2 |
| 2 | Structure of the Nervous System I | FP, Ch.2-3 |
| 3 | Structure of the Nervous System II | FP, Ch.2-3 |
| 4 | Research methods and strategies | FP, Ch.5 |
| 5 | Brain development and plasticity | EBP, Ch.4 |
| 6 | Motor control | EBP, Ch.7 |
| 7 | Visual system | FP, Ch.6 |
| 8 | Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses | FP, Ch.7 |
| 9 | Learning and Memory | FP, Ch.12 |
| 10 | Emotion | FP, Ch.10 |
| 11 | Lateralization and language | EBP, Ch.12 |
| 12 | Sleep and Biological Rhythms | FP, Ch.8 |
| 13 | The biology of behavioral disorders I | FP, Ch.14-15-16 |
| 14 | The biology of behavioral disorders II | FP, 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 | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principals related to Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals' developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in guidance and psychological counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in Psychological Counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | ||||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |