Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 207 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Physiological Psychology | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Fizyolojik Psikoloji | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 144 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 | 1. To understand basic concepts and principles in physiological psychology, 2. To learn about anatomy and cells of nervous system, 3. To comprehend different physiological systems involved in cognition and behaviour, (e.g., perception, attention, learning, memory, emotion) 4. To analyse how drug actions work in brain, and mechanisms behind addiction 5. To describe consequences of changes in physiological systems and their relation with abnormal behaviour. | ||||
| Course Description | Theories and research on physiological basis of human behavior will be visited by focusing on topics such as evolution, genetics, nervous system, and brain plasticity. In addition, further theories and research on closely linked processes like biopsychology of motivation (hunger, drug addiction, hormones and sex), and disorders of cognition and emotion will be included. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | İnsan davranışının fizyolojik temelleri üzerine olan teori ve araştırmalar evrim, genetic, sinir systemi ve beyin esnekliği gibi konu başlıklarına odaklanılarak işlenecektir. Buna ek olarak, bu konu başlıklarıyla yakından ilgili olan motivasyonun biopsikolojik özellikleri (açlık, madde bağımlılığı, hormonlar ve seks) ve biliş ve duygu bozuklukları da incelenecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) better evaluate brain and nervous system-related terminology in the following courses; 2) analyze physiological/biological nature of human behavior; 3) read and understand neuroscience articles more easily; 4) relate social, cultural, psychological factors with physiological aspects. |
| 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. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| 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. | S | Exam,HW |
| 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. | S | Exam,HW |
| 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. | N | |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW |
| 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 | HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. NAZ ŞANSAL |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction, Biopsychology as a neuroscience |
| 2) | Evolution, genetics, and experience |
| 3) | Anatomy of nervous system & Neural conduction and synaptic transmission |
| 4) | Research methods of biopsychology |
| 5) | Wrap up and first midterm |
| 6) | Development of the nervous system |
| 7) | Brain damage and neuroplasticity |
| 8) | Learning memory and amnesia |
| 9) | Hunger, Eating, and health & Hormones and sex |
| 10) | Wrap up and second midterm |
| 11) | Sleep, dreaming, circadian rhythms & Drug addiction, the brain’s reward circuits |
| 12) | Lateralization, language, and the split brain |
| 13) | Biopsychology of emotion, stress, and health |
| 14) | Biopsychology of psychiatric disorders |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required/Main Textbook: Kalat, J. W. (2017). Biological Psychology (13th ed.). Cengage Learning. Cengage’s online platform, MindTap, will be used to support learning and make the lecture as interactive as possible. You will find the link in Blackboard to access your e-book and other activities. Recommended/Additional Textbooks: Supplemental readings and articles will be posted on Blackboard. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Assessment: Students will receive points on six assessments. No credit/points will be given for extra work! Final exam: (30 %): At the end of the semester, students will sit a 60-minute examination covering materials from Week 9-14. Midterm: (25 %): In Week 8 of the course (on 22nd of November Wednesday, during class hours), students will sit a 45-60-minute examination covering materials from Week 1-7. Research Proposal: (20 %): Each student will choose one article, and try to come up with a new idea to develop the study discussed in the classroom. The new study can either try to support the conclusions of the original reading, or to support an alternative theory. If the chosen article presents data from a case study, students should not try to imagine a new case, but should try to suggest a new test which could be carried out on the same patient, or on healthy participants to develop the study further. Proposals should be 1000-1500 words in length and include brief background information, a brief description of the original study, a thorough description and rationale for the new study, hypotheses, and a brief description of the proposed methodology. Pre-class assignments and Participation (15 %): You are expected to attend all classes and contribute to class discussions. You will be expected to complete pre-class assignments which can range from watching short videos and films, from reading assigned articles and chapters. You will also be expected to bring questions about each week’s reading/material and discuss them in class. Students cannot have more than 5 absences through the term, or their grade will be lowered one complete letter grade. The more you engage in the course the more you will gain from the experience, so please do not hesitate to ask questions and contribute ideas. Pop-up Quizzes: (10 %): There will be random quizzes during the term. Quizzes may consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions. Each quiz will cover the material presented/discussed in the class. Please note that if you miss the quiz, you will receive a zero. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
sansaln@mef.edu.tr Students missing an exam for a valid reason may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Any disrespectful attitude/act directly or indirectly toward the instructor/classmates will not be welcomed. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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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 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Project | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 144 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||