| 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 | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 150 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | 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 Description in Turkish | Bu ders temel biyo-psikoloji alanına ait kavramların, terimlerin ve ilkelerin gözden geçirilmesini ve eleştirel bir şekilde değerlendirmesini içerir. Dersin amacı; davranışların, duyguların ve duygudurum değişikliklerinin altında yatan biyolojik süreçlerin incelenmesidir. Bu ders, en karmaşık organ olan “beyin” üzerine odaklanır. Sinir sisteminin anatomisi, sinir sistemindeki problemlerle ilgili hastalıklar ve fizyolojik psikoloji alanındaki araştırma yöntemleri bu dersin temel konularıdır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon 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) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | ONUR KARABATAK , June 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | MUSTAFA ÖZCAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. ESİN TUNA |
| 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 | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
okarabatak@mef.edu.tr - Office hours: by appointment |
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| 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 | ||||||