Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Education

Course Code

PCG 203

Course Title in English

Physiological Psychology

Course Title in Turkish

Fizyolojik Psikoloji

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Intermediate

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

150 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn the science of physiological psychology and to gain knowledge neuroscience.

Course Description

This course includes a review and critical evaluation of the major biopsychological concepts, key terms, and principles. The main aim of the course is to enable students to think about the biological basis of behaviors, emotions, moods etc. The course focuses on “brain”, which is the most complicated organ. Anatomy of the neural systems, diseases related to problems in neural systems, and research methods in the physiological psychology area are the fundamental issues of this course.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) comprehend the definition of key terms that used in the area of physiological psychology and neuroscience
2) understand the basic concepts and principles to explain the biological explanations of the behavioral processes
3) comprehend the science of physiological psychology so that how and when to apply the key terms and concepts
4) evaluate biopsychological theories in terms of their strengths and weaknesses.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.	N	Exam
2)	Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.	S	Exam
3)	Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.	S	Exam
4)	Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.	N
5)	Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.	N
6)	Understanding of human relations and interaction.	N
7)	Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.	N
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.	N
9)	Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	N
10)	Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.	N
11)	Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.	N
12)	A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.	N

Prepared by and Date	ONUR KARABATAK , June 2018
Course Coordinator	MUSTAFA ÖZCAN
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. ESİN TUNA DEMİRCİOĞLU

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Orientation-Introduction to Class
2)	Overview and introduction: What is Biopsychology?
3)	How is Biopsychology studied and assessed? Biopsychology as Neuroscience.
4)	What are the Divisions of Biopsychology.
5)	Evolutionary aspects of biopsychology. Human evolution.
6)	Thinking about the biology of behavior.
7)	Thinking about the biology of behavior (cont.)
8)	Fundamental Genetics
9)	Fundamental Genetics Anatomy of the nervous system
10)	Anatomy of the nervous system
11)	Neural Conduction and synaptic Transmission Midterm
12)	Research methods of biopsychology The visual system
13)	The visual system (cont.)
14)	Introduction to the neural diseases
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Pinel, P.J., & Barnes, S. J. (2014). Introduction to Biopsychology (Global 9th Edition). Pearson

Teaching Methods

Lecture

Homework and Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Midterm(s)	1	% 50
Final Examination	1	% 50
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

okarabatak@mef.edu.tr
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Office hours: by appointment

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	3	3	112
Midterm(s)	1	16	2		18
Final Examination	1	18	2		20
Total Workload					150
Total Workload/25					6.0
ECTS					6