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 Ters-yüz öğrenme
Level of Course Orta
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) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects N
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Sunum
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Derse Katılım
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills S Derse Katılım
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy S Derse Katılım
Prepared by and Date ONUR KARABATAK , June 2018
Course Coordinator MUSTAFA ÖZCAN
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

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