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:

KPSK574

Course Name:

Physiological Psychology

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 this course; It is aimed to explain the biological mechanisms required in human behavior and reasoning and to learn the field and research methods of physiological psychology, the physiology and anatomy of the organism, the behavior mechanisms, sensory functions, motor functions and emotions, the physiological basis of motivation and motivation, functional disorders and the causes of these disorders.

Course Content:

A course content in which the neural and chemical basis of basic psychological processes such as the structure of the nervous system, sensory and motor functions, learning, emotion and memory are investigated.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define and analyze the basic concepts of physiological psychology.
2) To be able to develop suggestions based on evidence and research by using scientific methods about a problem examined.
3) Explain the field and research methods of physiological psychology
4) duygular, güdü ve güdünün fizyolojik temellerini açıklar
5) To be able to examine the contributions of current physiological psychology researches to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of nervous system diseases.
6) Understand the causes of physiological nervous system 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)	Definition, field and research methods of physiological psychology	Lecturer's presentation and notes
2)	Psychology, physiology, subject areas of physiological psychology, functions	Lecturer's presentation and notes
3)	nervous system anatomy	Lecturer's presentation and notes
4)	The nervous system and its functions responsible for the formation of human behavior	Lecturer's presentation and notes
5)	behavior mechanisms	Lecturer's presentation and notes
6)	The structure and functions of the brain lobes	Lecturer's presentation and notes
7)	Brain damage and cell regeneration	Lecturer's presentation and notes
8)	Learning, memory, amnesia	Lecturer's presentation and notes
9)	motive and physiological bases of motive	Lecturer's presentation and notes
10)	psychiatric diseases	Lecturer's presentation and notes
11)	psychiatric diseases	Lecturer's presentation and notes
12)	functional disorders and their causes.	Lecturer's presentation and notes
13)	General repetition and work	Lecturer's presentation and notes
14)	FINAL	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Barnes, J., (2014). Temel Biyolojik Psikoloji. Çeviri Editörü: Prof.Dr. Ahmet ALTINDAĞ; Çeviri Editörü Yard. Uzm. Bio. Sercan ERDOĞAN.Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic.Ltd.Şti. - ANKARA.
Carlson, N.R., (2012). Fizyolojik Psikoloji (Davranışın Nörolojik Temelleri). Çeviri Editörü:Muzaffer Şahin. 8.Basımdan Çeviri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic.Ltd.Şti. - ANKARA.
Cüceloğlu, D., (2006). İnsan ve Davranışı. Psikolojinin Temel Kavramları. Remzi Kitapevi. 15. Basım. İstanbul. 591 s.

References:

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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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