PSY456 Selected Topics in Health PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY456
Course Name: Selected Topics in Health Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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 purpose of this course is to introduce the field of health psychology and addresses health, illness and healthcare issues with biopsychosocial approach.
Course Content: This course includes introducing the field of health psychology and dealing with health, illness and health issues with a biopsychosocial approach.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • identify the basic concepts of health psychology
2) • identify the interfaces among biological, psychosocial, social and behavioral factors in health
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • learn about the main theories and models of health psychology
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) • assess psychological factors that may contribute to disease and its prevention
Field Specific Competence
1) • understand the scientific relations among psychological factors, behavior and physical health and illness
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Represent the syllabus of the course • Explain the learning objectives and requirements of the course : assigned reading for next class session
2) • Represent health psychology and its basic concerns assigned reading for next class session
3) • Continue to represent health psychology and its basic concerns assigned reading for next class session
4) • Represent the theories and models of behavior and behavior change assigned reading for next class session
5) • Represent coping and social support within the framework of health psychology assigned reading for next class session
6) • Represent pain within the framework of health psychology assigned reading for next class session
7) • Assess students through midterm exam assigned reading for next class session
8) Sexual Health assigned reading for next class session
9) • Represent how health psychology area handles food and eating issues : assigned reading for next class session
10) • Represent how health psychology area handles alcohol drinking issues : assigned reading for next class session
11) • Represent how health psychology area handles smoking issues assigned reading for next class session
12) • Represent how health psychology area handles physical activity and exercise issues assigned reading for next class session
13) • Represent how health psychology area handles environment issues assigned readings for the final exam
14) FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Marks, D.F., Muraay, M., Evans, B. & Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, Third Edition. London: Sage.
• Okyayuz, Ü.H. (1999). Sağlık Psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.

References: • Marks, D.F., Muraay, M., Evans, B. & Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, Third Edition. London: Sage.
• Okyayuz, Ü.H. (1999). Sağlık Psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Homework Assignments 4 16 64
Quizzes 3 12 36
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 195