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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI346

Course Name:

Psychopathology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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):

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course represents a general knowledge of the broad spectrum of psychopathological conditions as defined in the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V. Through readings and class discussions, the course provides etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, as well as differential diagnosis for the selected mental disorders.
Course Content:	The course will be an introductory course to psychopathologies by addressing the background and history of psychopathologies. Single psychopathologies that are common in societies are also offered for lecture.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to state etiology, epidemiology and symptoms of several psychopathological conditions
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to represent different theoretical perspectives in the general field of psychopathology.
2) At the end of this course, students will be able to identify abnormal behavior
3) At the end of this course, students will be able to represent DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V classification systems
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students will gain the ability to follow the contemporary developments of the field.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	-
2)	Abnormal behavior	Reading the required materials
3)	History of psychopathology	Reading the required materials
4)	Theoretical Approaches	Reading the required materials
5)	Diagnostic Classification	Reading the required materials
6)	Mood disorders	Reading the required materials
7)	Mood disorders	Reading the required materials
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	Preparing and study for the exam
9)	Anxiety disorders	Reading the required materials
10)	Anxiety disorders and Trauma and Stress-related disorders	Reading the required materials
11)	Sexual dysfunctions	Reading the required materials
12)	Substance Use disorders	Reading the required materials
13)	Eating Disorders	Reading the required materials
14)	Psyhotic Disorders	Reading the required materials
15)	FINAL EXAM	Preparing and study for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. (DSM-IV-TR). Washington: American Psychiatric Association.
• American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fourth Edition. (DSM-V). Washington: American Psychiatric Association.
• Davison, G.C., & Neale, J.M. (2011). Anormal Psikolojisi, Yedinci Baskı. Çev. Ed.: İhsan Dağ, Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	5
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.	3
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.	5
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.	5
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
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	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Presentations / Seminar	15	30
Homework Assignments	15	45
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		171