Focusing on research to better understand, control and predict the behavior of older adults. In the process of aging, changes in anatomical substructures in the brain and as a result of these changes, what kind of neurological and psychiatric disorders occur in elderly people will be learned
Course Content
This course contains; Brain Development in Prenatal Period ,Brain development in postpartum period,Brain development in postpartum period,Aging Brain,Aging Brain,Common neurological disorders in elderly persons,Common neurological disorders in elderly persons,Midterm,Test explanation and application,Test explanation and application,Test explanation and application,Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons,Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons,Test/Supervision.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Define the basic concepts of Geriatric Psychology, distinguish the differences between concepts.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
2. With aging, what kind of changes occur in brain anatomy.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
3. They can identify the most common neurological problems encountered in elderly individuals and their psychological outputs.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
4. Have knowledge about what is aging and the status of the elderly in the world and Turkish population.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
5. They can see how can the approach as a psychologist in psychiatric disorders with aging.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
6. Can approach psychological facts from an interdisciplinary perspective.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Brain Development in Prenatal Period
1,2,3
2
Brain development in postpartum period
1,2,3
3
Brain development in postpartum period
1,2,3
4
Aging Brain
1,2,3
5
Aging Brain
1,2,3
6
Common neurological disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
7
Common neurological disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
8
Midterm
9
Test explanation and application
1,4
10
Test explanation and application
1,4
11
Test explanation and application
1,4
12
Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
13
Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
14
Test/Supervision
1,2,3
Resources
1.‘Geriyatrik Psikiyatri’ Turan Örnek, Erhan Bayraktar, Erol Özmen // 2.‘Geriyatrik Psikiyatri Klinik El Kitabı’ Jantes E.Spar, Asenath La Rue
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
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
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
GERIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Fatma Pınar UYSAL CANTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
Focusing on research to better understand, control and predict the behavior of older adults. In the process of aging, changes in anatomical substructures in the brain and as a result of these changes, what kind of neurological and psychiatric disorders occur in elderly people will be learned
Course Content
This course contains; Brain Development in Prenatal Period ,Brain development in postpartum period,Brain development in postpartum period,Aging Brain,Aging Brain,Common neurological disorders in elderly persons,Common neurological disorders in elderly persons,Midterm,Test explanation and application,Test explanation and application,Test explanation and application,Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons,Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons,Test/Supervision.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Define the basic concepts of Geriatric Psychology, distinguish the differences between concepts.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
2. With aging, what kind of changes occur in brain anatomy.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
3. They can identify the most common neurological problems encountered in elderly individuals and their psychological outputs.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
4. Have knowledge about what is aging and the status of the elderly in the world and Turkish population.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
5. They can see how can the approach as a psychologist in psychiatric disorders with aging.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
6. Can approach psychological facts from an interdisciplinary perspective.
10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Brain Development in Prenatal Period
1,2,3
2
Brain development in postpartum period
1,2,3
3
Brain development in postpartum period
1,2,3
4
Aging Brain
1,2,3
5
Aging Brain
1,2,3
6
Common neurological disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
7
Common neurological disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
8
Midterm
9
Test explanation and application
1,4
10
Test explanation and application
1,4
11
Test explanation and application
1,4
12
Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
13
Common psychiatric disorders in elderly persons
1,2,3
14
Test/Supervision
1,2,3
Resources
1.‘Geriyatrik Psikiyatri’ Turan Örnek, Erhan Bayraktar, Erol Özmen // 2.‘Geriyatrik Psikiyatri Klinik El Kitabı’ Jantes E.Spar, Asenath La Rue
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
