Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 375 Eating Disorders
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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 375
Course Title in English Eating Disorders
Course Title in Turkish Yeme Bozuklukları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring,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 208 - Adult Psychopathology | PSYC 301 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Expected Prior Knowledge Adult psychopathology or child and adolescent psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To become familiar with the theoretical background of eating disorders as well as clinical and research applications in the eating disorders field.
Course Description This course aims to provide an overview of the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Students will be introduced several theories related to the development and management of eating disorders. Students will also be encouraged to discuss relevant scientific literature and transfer their knowledge into the academic setting.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders yeme bozukluklarının etiyolojisi, epidemiyolojisi, tanılanması, önlenmesi ve tedavisi hakkında genel bir bakış sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Öğrencilere yeme bozukluklarının gelişimi ve yönetimi ile ilgili çeşitli teoriler tanıtılacaktır. Öğrenciler ayrıca ilgili bilimsel literatürü tartışmaya ve bilgilerini akademik ortama aktarmaya teşvik edilecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand a variety of approaches towards the etiology, treatment and prevention of eating disorders;
2) describe the signs and symptoms of eating disorders as well as identify appropriate resources for diagnosis and assessment;
3) identify eating disorders in different populations;
4) critically analyze research in the field and distinguish it from popular knowledge (i.e., not evidence-based);
5) explain clinical/research work in the field.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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 Exam
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
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Participation
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. S Participation
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). H Exam,HW,Participation
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. H Exam
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. N
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. H HW,Participation
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H HW
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. ZEYNEP ŞAHİN TEKE

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Definition and Classification
2) Epidemiology and Course
3) Risk and Protective Factors & Diagnosis and Assessment
4) Biopsychiatric Theory & Cognitive‐Behavioral Theory
5) Psychodynamic Theory & Feminist Theory
6) Sociocultural Theories
7) MIDTERM
8) Evidence-Based Treatments
9) Prevention
10) Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
11) Eating Disorders in Boys and Men
12) Eating Disorders in Special Populations
13) Case Presentations
14) REVISION
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequired Textbooks (Related chapters from the books below will be assigned.) Agras, W. S. (Ed.). (2010). The Oxford handbook of eating disorders. Oxford University Press. Fries, J., & Sullivan, V. (Eds.). (2017). Eating Disorders in Special Populations: Medical, Nutritional, and Psychological Treatments. CRC Press. Smolak, L., & Levine, M. P. (2015). The Wiley handbook of eating disorders. John Wiley & Sons. Thompson-Brenner, H. (Ed.). (2015). Casebook of evidence-based therapy for eating disorders. Guilford Publications.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. The instructor will provide each week’s content beforehand, and students will be expected to acquire the relevant knowledge before the class. Classroom time will be used to discuss relevant topics and create ideas for research and clinical applications through group interaction. Students will be expected and encouraged to actively contribute to the discussions.
Homework and ProjectsStudent will be asked to write short response papers based on the assigned topics. There will be four papers assigned to each student, and students will be encouraged to share what they have learned while writing these papers to their classmates.
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseAssignments on the Blackboard Platform should be followed and completed.
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to read relevant book chapter/article for each week prior to classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Paper Submission 1 % 20
Final Examination 1 % 35
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their continuous assessment grade. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than 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. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester
Course Hours 28 84
Study Hours Out of Class 28 112
Midterm(s) 2 24
Paper Submission 2 28
Final Examination 2 32
Total Workload 280
Total Workload/25 11.2
ECTS 6