| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 363 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Autism Spectrum Disorder | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Exercise,Lecture,Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | Orta | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 150 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Introduction to Psychology | ||||
| 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 Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon 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 |
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| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by |
| Prepared by and Date | SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | MERVE CAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. DİLARA SAVAŞ |
| 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 | Chawarska, K., Shic, F., Macari, S., J.Campbell, D., Brian, J., Landa, R., . . . Klin, A. (2014). 18-Month Predictors of Later Outcomes in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study. Journal of American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry , 1317-1327. Klin, A., & Jones, W. (2013). Attention to Eyes is Present But in Decline in 2–6 Month-Olds Later Diagnosed with Autism. Nature, 427-431. Korkmaz, B. (2010). Autism: clinical and neurobiological features, early diagnosis, treatment and some current developments. Turkish Archives of Pediatrics, 37-44. Korkmaz, B. (2011). Theory of Mind and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Childhood. Pediatric Research, 69. Roth, I., & (Eds), P. R. (2011). Researching the Autism : Contemporary Perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Wong, C., L.Odom, S., Hume, K., Ann.W.Cox, Fettig, A., Kucharczyk, S., . . . Joshua B. Plavnick, V. P. (2014). Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder. University of North Carolina. | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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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 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 42 | ||
| Paper Submission | 1 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Total Workload | 150 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||