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,Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 0
Estimated Student Workload 150 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
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 Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Anahtar ASD (Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu) kavramlarını tanımlamak, tartışmak ve kullanmak.
2) ASD (Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu) içinde çeşitli çalışma alanlarını gruplamak ve açıklamak.
3) ASD (Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu) kavramlarını kullanarak fikirleri ve tartışmaları değerlendirmek.
4) Tanı ve erken müdahale ile önleme çalışmalarının önemini anlamak.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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

Course Contents

Hafta Konu
1) Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğuna Genel Bakış
2) Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğuna Genel Bakış
3) Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğunun her günü
4) Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğunun her günü
5) Beyin ve Beden
6) Beyin ve Beden
7) Prevalans ve İnsidans
8) Prevalans ve İnsidans
9) Prevalans ve İnsidans
10) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamaları Kullanmak
11) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamaları Kullanmak
12) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamaları Kullanmak
13) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamaları Kullanmak
14) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamaları Kullanmak
15) Final Sınavı Dönemi
16) Final Sınavı Dönemi
Required/Recommended ReadingsChawarska, 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 MethodsThis 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 ProjectsResponse Paper
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesPresentation
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Sunum 1 % 40
Rapor Teslimi 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
Ders Saati 14 2 3 2 98
Sunum / Seminer 2 15 4 2 42
Rapor Teslimi 1 10 10
Total Workload 150
Total Workload/25 6.0
ECTS 6