COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Physiological Measurement in Biopsychological Studies
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 609
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to teach the underlying basic principles of different techniques which are used for the measurement of physiological processes in biopsychological studies in great detail. Also, students are expected to acquire an understanding of how those techniques can be used regarding to what kind of biopsychological processes and what sort of methods and statistical analyses.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to identify different physiological measurement techniques that are used in biopsychological studies.
  • Will be able to explain underlying basic mechanisms of physiological measurement techniques.
  • Will be able to describe what kind of biopsychological processes can be used.
  • Will be able to identify methods, applications and statistical properties of physiological measurement techniques in biopsychological studies.
  • Will be able to solve problems related to the artifacts, external and internal influences in physiological measurement.
  • Will be able to apply and record those techniques in laboratory setting.
  • Will be able to prepare data to statistical analysis and analyze data.
  • Will be able to report, interpret, and discuss the findings.
Course Description In this course underlying basic principles of techniques that were used in measurement of physiological processes and in relation to what kind of biopsychological processes those techniques can be used will be examined. In accordance with this content, skin conductance response, facial muscle activity, and heart rate measurements which are frequently used in biopsychological studies will be discussed in detail. How to measure skin conductance response, facial muscle activity, and heart rate and how to analyze obtained data also constitute the main topics of this course. In addition, recording and analysis processes with regard to aforementioned physiological measurements will be shown in laboratory setting practically.
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Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Brief Review of the Course Content
2 Terminology and History & Anatomy of Skin and Sweat Glands Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 1)
3 Physiology of the Electrodermal System Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 1)
4 Physiology of the Electrodermal System Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 1)
5 Biophysics of Electrodermal Measurement Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 1)
6 Biophysics of Electrodermal Measurement Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 1)
7 Midterm
8 Introduction to Electrodermal Measurement Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
9 Recording Techniques Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
10 Recording Techniques Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
11 Analytic Procedures Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
12 Analytic Procedures Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
13 Statistical Properties of Electrodermal Parameters Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
14 Statistical Properties of Electrodermal Parameters Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 2)
15 Applications of Electrodermal Recording Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter3)
16 Applications of Electrodermal Recording Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter3)
Course Notes/Textbooks

Boucsein, W. (2012). Electrodermal Activity (2nd ed.). New York: Springer.

ISBN :978-1-4614-1125-3
Suggested Readings/Materials Additional articles.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
1
20
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
22
Project
1
50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
30
Final Exams
1
55
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.

 X
2

To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.

 X
3

To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain.

 X
4

To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.

 X
5

To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology.

 X
6

To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

 X
7

To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.

 X
8

To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary.

 X
9

To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy.

 X
10

To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology.

 X
11

To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

 X
12

To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology.

 X
13

To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest