SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60313METOZ-PSK0032	Physiological Psychology	4	Spring	3	0	3	5

Course Type :
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. MANSUR BEYAZYÜREK
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to introduce the physiological mechanisms underlying behavior, to explain the structure and function of the central nervous system, neuroanatomy, neuroplasticity, and to give importance to the behavioral role of certain regions in the human brain. Upon successful completion of the course, it is aimed that the learner learn about the physiological basis of basic psychological processes such as structure of human nervous system, emotion, memory and executive functions.

Course Content:

This course examines physiological processes in relation to main systems such as nervous system and endocrine system that are fundamental concepts of physiological psychology, and their interactions with psychological factors such as emotions, thoughts and behaviors. This course focuses on the structure and functioning of sensory organs, and psychopharmacology that examines hormone-behavior interactions, deals with different types of medicine and relevant psychological disorders.

Course Specific Rules

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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Learn the biological foundations of human behavior and cognition.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Examines the contribution of current research in physiological psychology to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of nervous system diseases.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Learn the basics of human nervous system functioning and neuroanatomy.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Physiological Psychology
2)	Neuroscience and biological psychology
3)	Research Methods
4)	Anatomy of the nervous system
5)	Cell Communication
6)	Anatomy of the brain
7)	Brain damage and cell renewal
8)	Midterm
9)	Learning, memory, amnesia
10)	Learning, memory, amnesia
11)	Sleep and sleep disorders
12)	Sensory System
13)	Substance Abuse
14)	Psychiatric diseases
15)	Psychiatric diseases
16)	Final Exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Şahin, M. (Çeviri Ed.) (2013). Fizyolojik Psikoloji: Davranışın Nörolojik Temelleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi Carlson, N. (2007) Fundamentals of Physiological Psychology. Allyn & Bacon Tanrıdağ,O.(1994): Teoride ve Pratikte Davranış Nörolojisi. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri Materyal
References:	Mesulam,M.M.(ed) (2000): Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri. (Çeviri editörü Hakan Gürvit) İstanbul: Yelkovan yayınevi Feinberg,T.E.,Farah,M.J.(1997): Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. New York: MacGraw-Hill Materyal

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

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

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Being able to explain fundamental psychology concepts, models, and theories
2)	Being able to effectively use research methods and techniques such as data collection, data analysis, and interpretation in the field of psychology
3)	Being able to evaluate the cognitive, psychological, and social causes and consequences of human behavior
4)	Being able to develop the necessary professional ethics and responsibility awareness while using psychological knowledge
5)	Being able to analyze psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach by using knowledge of the relationship between psychology and other scientific disciplines
6)	Being able to apply knowledge, skills, and experiences in various subfields of psychology to personal, social, and academic matters
7)	Being able to access new information about psychology-related topics and practices by following current psychological research
8)	Being able to contribute to the improvement of professional practices and to preventive efforts aimed at reducing potential problems in psychological applications
9)	Being able to reflect psychological knowledge, academic background, and clinical experience into professional practice
10)	Being able to contribute to the solution of social problems by relying on professional knowledge and social skills
11)	Being able to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application by being involved in the workforce for a semester

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	98
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	12	12
Semester Final Exam	1	15	15
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	27
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			125
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			5