Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RPDP123

Course Name:

Physiological Psychology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CÜNEYT BAŞBUĞU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CÜNEYT BAŞBUĞU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to recognize the brain and physiological basis of psychology and cognitive functions and to learn the relationships between our behaviors and brain.
Course Content:	Investigation of the neural and chemical foundations of the basic psychological processes such as nervous system structure, sensory and motor functions, learning, emotion, memory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to; Will be able to describe the nature and aims of physiological psychological research. Will be able to describe the biological basis of behavior. Describe the evolution of human species and brain. Distinguish the mechanisms of neural communication. Will be able to describe the evolution and development of human brain. Distinguish the main structures of the brain. Will be able to describe the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters. Will be able to describe the psychophysiological methodology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Relationship between psychology and physiology. Live and Around. Receptor organ / Decision organ / Response organ. Evolution of nervous system in interaction with environment, evolution.	none
2)	Organization of the human nervous system. Protective structures of central nervous system	none
3)	Environmental nervous system. Spinal Cord and Head pairs.	none
4)	BRAIN: lower brain-midbrain brain and its functions	none
5)	Structural properties of brain, Nerve cells, extensions. Introduction to Neural Communication	none
6)	Neuronal Excitation and Message	none
7)	Synaptic Message	none
8)	midterm exam	none
9)	Development of brain during life-prenatal brain development	none
10)	Brain development in the postpartum period-aging brain	none
11)	Sensory System-Motion System	none
12)	4 Brain lobe and its functions - Administrator Functions and impairments	none
13)	Hypothalamic pituitary control of hormone secretion	none
14)	exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öktem.Ö.(2006): Davranışsal Nörofizyolojiye Giriş. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri,İstanbul.
References:	-Mesulam,M.M.(ed) (2000): Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri. (Çeviri editörü Hakan Gürvit) Yelkovan yay. İstanbul -Feinberg,T.E.,Farah,M.J.(1997): Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. MacGraw-Hill,New York -Tanrıdağ,O.(1994): Teoride ve Pratikte Davranış Nörolojisi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri,İstanbul.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.	2
2)	P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3)	P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).	1
4)	P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5)	P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.	4
6)	P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7)	P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8)	P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.	2
9)	P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.	2
10)	P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.	1
11)	P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.	3
12)	P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	8	112
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			122