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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Spring
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the nature of physiological psychology and the goals of research.
  • Describe the biological roots of physiological psychology.
  • Discuss the evolution of the human species and a large brain.
  • Describe the role of neural communication in a simple reflex and its inhibition by brain mechanisms.
  • Outline the development of the central nervous system and the evolution of the human brain.
  • Describe the two major structures of the midbrain, the two major structures of the hindbrain, and the spinal cord.
  • Describe the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters and presynaptic and postsynaptic receptors.
  • Discuss the research methods in psychophysiology.
Course Description

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Biological Psychology: Scope and outlook Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
2 The History of Research on the Brain Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
3 Introduction to functional neuroanatomy: I Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
4 Cells of the nervous system and their connections Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
5 Introduction to functional neuroanatomy: II Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
6 Central and peripheral nervous system Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
7 Methods and Research Strategies Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
8 Introduction to Neurophysiology and Brain Biophysics Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
9 Action potentials, Electrical and chemical synapses Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
10 Postsynaptic potentials Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
11 Neurotansmitters and their receptors (general) Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
12 Learning and MemoryPsychopharmacology & Drug abuse and addiction Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
13 Sleep and Biological Rhythms Reproductive Behavior Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
14 Evolution and Lifespan development of brain and behaviorEthics Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
15 General principles of information processing Vision and audition Olfaction, touching, gustation and the other body senses Carlson, N. R. (2010). Physiology of behavior. NY: Pearson.Karakaş, S. (Ed.) (2008) Kognitif Nörobilimler. Ankara, MN Medikal & Nobel.
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks Book chapters outlined above, recent articles holding current scientific enquiries in evolutionary psychology, and .ppt presentations.
Suggested Readings/Materials MyPsychLabBeyin Anatomi Atlası

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
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
16
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To be able to assess psychological concepts and perspectives, interpret and evaluate data using scientific methods X
2 To be able to develop a curiosity and interest towards the mind and its phenomena, to possess a sense of critical and scientific reflexion and ability to analyze new information. X
3 Ability to make use of theoretical and applied knowledge in local and global levels. X
4 To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge X
5 To possess and value societal, scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing psychological data X
6 To have knowledge of how psychology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a historical perspective, and to know with what methods it views behavioural and mental processes X
7 To be able to distinguish between the emphases of fundamental theories and perspectives of psychology (behavioural, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural) and compare and express their differences and similarities, contributions and limitations X
8 The competence to share psychological knowledge based and qualitative and quantitative data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills X
9 To have the awareness of interpersonal and societal problems and phenomena and adopt this awareness in psychological problems and researches. X
10 Competence to make use of applied and theoretical psychological knowledge to make contributions to industrial development and provide solutions to problems X
11 To possess essential knowledge of techniques and instrumentation for psychological measurement and evaluation X

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

 

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