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 363

Course Title in English

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Course Title in Turkish

Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Lecture

Level of Course

Intermediate

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

140 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

Expected Prior Knowledge

Introduction to Psychology

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To become familiar with one of the most important and common neuropsychological disorder.

Course Description

Students will have an opportunity to overview some key concepts and questions in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and core theories which impact emergence of ASD.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu ders toplumda en yaygın olarak görülen nöropsikolojik problemlerden biri olan, bir gelişim farklılığı olarak nitelendirilen Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu ‘nun nedenlerine,tanı ve tedavi yöntemlerinin önemine değinecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify, discuss and use key ASD concepts;
2) group and explain various areas of study within ASD;
3) evaluate ideas and debates using ASD;
4) understand the importance of diagnosis and early intervention and prevention studies.

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.	H	HW,Participation
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	HW,Participation,Presentation
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	H	Participation
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	H	HW,Participation,Presentation
6)	Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.	H	HW,Participation,Presentation
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.	H	HW,Presentation
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	H	HW,Participation,Presentation
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	S	Participation
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	Participation
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	H	HW,Participation,Presentation

Prepared by and Date	SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator	SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Öğr. Gör. DİLARA SAVAŞ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
2)	Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3)	Every day of Autism Spectrum Disorder
4)	Every day of Autism Spectrum Disorder
5)	Brain and Body
6)	Brain and Body
7)	Prevalence and Incidence
8)	Prevalence and Incidence
9)	Prevalence and Incidence
10)	Using Evidence Based Practices
11)	Using Evidence Based Practices
12)	Using Evidence Based Practices
13)	Using Evidence Based Practices
14)	Using Evidence Based Practices
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Teaching Methods

This course will be taught in online basis. Students will be assigned an introductory online lecture every week. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. It’s expected to have knowledge of core psychological theories since this lecture is for psychology students.

Homework and Projects

Response Paper

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

None

Other Activities

Presentation

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Presentation	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 60
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

acers@mef.edu.tr

Rules for attendance: Attendance is not necessary. Students must be providing a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam (response paper and presentation). There will be a make-up exam (response paper) in case of missing actual one. Make up exam could be in a different format then midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others opinions. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

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
Presentations / Seminar	2	15	4	2	42
Total Workload					140
Total Workload/25					5.6
ECTS					6