Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

KPSK573

Course Name:

Psychopharmacology

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
6		6	15

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In addition to the definition and research methods of psychopharmacology, learning of the central nervous system, neuromediators, psychopharmacological diseases and drugs used in treatment
Course Content:	A course content covering the cellular elements of the central nervous system, neuromediators, neurohormones and neuromodulators, psychopharmacological diseases and the drugs used in their treatment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the main perspectives of basic theories and approaches in psychology, can compare them in terms of similarities and differences, to know their contributions and critical approaches.
2) Psychology's place in the scientific world is based on the basic explanations of the cognitive and behavioral processes that make up its subject. To be able to define the assumptions, examination methods and analysis levels as comparisons with other disciplines.
3) To understand the mechanisms of action of psychoactive drugs and synaptic events and the functioning of regulatory mechanisms on these events.
4) To comprehend basic information about neurotransmitters in the structure of amino acids, amines and peptides in the central nervous system.
5) To learn basic drug action mechanisms in psychopharmacology
6) Understanding the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders
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)	Introduction, introduction and general concepts	None
2)	Basic concepts of psychopharmacology	Lecturer's presentation and notes
3)	Antipsychotics	Lecturer's presentation and notes
4)	antidepressants	Lecturer's presentation and notes
5)	Anxiolytics	Lecturer's presentation and notes
6)	psychostimulants	Lecturer's presentation and notes
7)	Opiate analgesics	Lecturer's presentation and notes
8)	Midterm	None
9)	sedative hypnotics	Lecturer's presentation and notes
10)	Impulsivity, compulsiveness and addiction	Lecturer's presentation and notes
11)	hallucinogens	Lecturer's presentation and notes
12)	Dementia and its Treatment	Lecturer's presentation and notes
13)	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Treatment	Lecturer's presentation and notes
14)	General evaluation and final	Lecturer's presentation and notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Psikofarmakoloji, Nevzat Yüksel, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2007.Psikofarmakolojinin Temelleri ve Deneysel Araştırma Teknikleri, Tayfun Uzbay, Çizgi Tıp Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2004. İlaçla Tedavi Efsanesi: Psikiyatrik İlaç Kullanımına Eleştirel Bir Bakış, Joanna Moncrieff, Metis Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2010
References:	Psikofarmakoloji, Nevzat Yüksel, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2007.Psikofarmakolojinin Temelleri ve Deneysel Araştırma Teknikleri, Tayfun Uzbay, Çizgi Tıp Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2004. İlaçla Tedavi Efsanesi: Psikiyatrik İlaç Kullanımına Eleştirel Bir Bakış, Joanna Moncrieff, Metis Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2010

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Clinical Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students who successfully complete the Clinical Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	32	448
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			452