Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY437

Course Name:

Selected Topics in Psychopatholohy

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 ECE TUNCAY SENLET

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide a general knowledge of the wide range of psychopathological conditions defined in DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V.
Course Content:	This course includes readings and classroom discussions, etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, as well as how to provide differential diagnosis for selected mental disorders.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Identify abnormal behavior
2) Represent different theoretical perspectives in the general field of psychopathology
3) To be able to distinguish between DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V classification systems
4) Gain the ability to follow the contemporary developments of the field
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 and Overview of the Course	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Schizophrenia I	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Schizophrenia II	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Eating Disorders I	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Eating Disorders II	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Substance Use Disorders I	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Substance Use Disorders II	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Midterm Week	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Midterm Week	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Sexual Disorders	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Childhood Disorders I	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Childhood Disorders II	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Personality Disorders I	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Personality Disorders II	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kring, A. M & Johnson, S. L. (2017). Abnormal Psychology. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
References:	Kring, A. M & Johnson, S. L. (2017). Abnormal Psychology. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
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
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 10
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	3	9	27
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	24	24
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			179