PSY437 Selected Topics in PsychopatholohyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Geomatic EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Geomatic Engineering
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: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
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 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

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Program Outcomes
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

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