In the end of this course, the student will be able to dissect relationship between biological mechanisms and psychological processes.
Course Content
This course contains; Intro, Nervous System,Neuronal Structure,Neuroanatomy,Neurotransmitter,Perception and Nervous System,Sleep Deprivation,Learning,Emotion,Epigenetic,Cognition,Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders,Stress,Autism and ADHD,Affective Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Having knowledge about Nervous System
23, 9
A
Having knowledge about Neuronal Structure and Function
9
A
Having knowledge about Neuroanatomya and neurophysiology
10, 9
A
Able to explain Endocrine System
19, 9
A
Understand interaction between brain and behavior
14, 9
A
Understand relationship between brain and abnormal behavior
13, 9
A
Understand the results of researches of epigenetic and ootpgenetic
10, 9
A
Understand Interaction between brain and learning and memory
16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Intro, Nervous System
Chapter 1
2
Neuronal Structure
Chapter 2
3
Neuroanatomy
Chapter 3
4
Neurotransmitter
Chapter 4
5
Perception and Nervous System
Chapter 6-7-8
6
Sleep Deprivation
Chapter 9
7
Learning
Chapter 13
8
Emotion
Chapter 10-11-17
9
Epigenetic
Assigned readings
10
Cognition
Assigned readings
11
Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders
Chapter 15
12
Stress
Chapter 16
13
Autism and ADHD
Chapter 16
14
Affective Disorders
Chapter 13
Resources
James W. Kalat (2018), Biological Psychology (13. edition), Cengage Learning.
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
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
4
56
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
7
7
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
1
2
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
25
25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
152
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(152/30)
5
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
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Assistant(s)
Aim
In the end of this course, the student will be able to dissect relationship between biological mechanisms and psychological processes.
Course Content
This course contains; Intro, Nervous System,Neuronal Structure,Neuroanatomy,Neurotransmitter,Perception and Nervous System,Sleep Deprivation,Learning,Emotion,Epigenetic,Cognition,Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders,Stress,Autism and ADHD,Affective Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Having knowledge about Nervous System
23, 9
A
Having knowledge about Neuronal Structure and Function
9
A
Having knowledge about Neuroanatomya and neurophysiology
10, 9
A
Able to explain Endocrine System
19, 9
A
Understand interaction between brain and behavior
14, 9
A
Understand relationship between brain and abnormal behavior
13, 9
A
Understand the results of researches of epigenetic and ootpgenetic
10, 9
A
Understand Interaction between brain and learning and memory
16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Intro, Nervous System
Chapter 1
2
Neuronal Structure
Chapter 2
3
Neuroanatomy
Chapter 3
4
Neurotransmitter
Chapter 4
5
Perception and Nervous System
Chapter 6-7-8
6
Sleep Deprivation
Chapter 9
7
Learning
Chapter 13
8
Emotion
Chapter 10-11-17
9
Epigenetic
Assigned readings
10
Cognition
Assigned readings
11
Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders
Chapter 15
12
Stress
Chapter 16
13
Autism and ADHD
Chapter 16
14
Affective Disorders
Chapter 13
Resources
James W. Kalat (2018), Biological Psychology (13. edition), Cengage Learning.
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.
