PSY456 Selected Topics in Health PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Accounting and AuditingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Accounting and Auditing
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: Fall
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) Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2) Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3) Management of financial data
4) The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5) Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.
6) To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7) To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
9) To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.
10) To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2) Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3) Management of financial data
4) The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5) Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.
6) To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7) To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
9) To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.
10) To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.

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