| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | PCG 435 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Adult Psychopathology | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Yetişkin Psikopatolojisi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 118 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology PCG 203 - Physiological Psychology |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Basic psyhchological knowledge | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn the primary psychological disorders as they relate to adults and to become familiar with diagnostic criteria(DSM), etiologies and treatment options of psychological disorders. | ||||
| Course Description | This course is designed to introduce the student with the mental disorders seen in clinical practice in adult level. The emphasis of the course is placed on the diagnostic criteria, etiology, evidence-based treatments and psychopharmacology. The case examples will be illustrated and discussed during the class hours to manifest each of the mental disorders. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, öğrencilere yetişkinlik döneminde görülen ruh sağlığı problemlerini tanıtmayı amaçlar. Ders, genel olarak psikopatolojik bozuklukların ayırıcı kriterleri, kökenleri, araştırmalara saptanmış tedavi yolları ve psikofarmakoloji üzerine yoğunlaşmıştır. Derslerde vaka paylaşımları üzerinden tartışmalar yoluyla her bir psikolojik rahatsızlık incelenmektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) define the abnormal psychology 2) understand diagnostic criteria and ethiologies of mental disorders 3) identify psychological disorders related to adulthood, their relevance of developmental factors 4) demonstrate knowledge of treatment ways for the range of psychological disorders considered. |
| 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 | GİZEM ÖZTEMUR , August 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | MUSTAFA ÖZCAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology, Definition and Classification of Mental Disorders in Historical Perspective |
| 2) | Schizophrenia |
| 3) | Substance Abuse Disorders |
| 4) | Other Psychotic Disorders |
| 5) | Impulse Control Disorders |
| 6) | Adjustment Disorders |
| 7) | MİDTERM |
| 8) | Sexual Disorders |
| 9) | Sleep Disorders |
| 10) | Geriatric Psychiatry (Delirium and Dementia) |
| 11) | Psychopharmacology-1 |
| 12) | Psychopharmacology-2 |
| 13) | Psychotherapy in Psychiatry |
| 14) | Course overview |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (17th Edition) ISBN #0133852059 Hooley JM, Butcher JN, Nock MK&Mineka S (2017) NY Pearson Required | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped learning, face-to-face meetings | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
beskardesf@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 | 2 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 118 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.7 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||