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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60313MEEOZ-PSY0032 Physiological Psychology 1 Spring 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Profesör Dr. AYŞEGÜL SELCEN GÜLER
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Profesör Dr. AYŞEGÜL SELCEN GÜLER
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to:
• Learn the basic principles of physiological psychology and understand the importance of the field within psychology.
• Know the role of the brain in behavior, emotions and cognition.
• Be familiar with brain structure and functional mechanisms.
• Have the ability to think critically about research in physiological psychology.
• Understand the basics of neurochemistry and how the brain has major impact on our daily life.
Course Content: This course introduces the student to the subject area of behavioral neuroscience. The historical foundations are described by discussing the major philosophical question of the relationship between the mind and the brain. The course then explains the organization and functions of the nervous system and specifically focuses on specific functions of the brain, like vision, hearing, motivation and emotion

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) Describes behavioral neuroscience
  2) Descirbes the communication, organization and functioning of the brain.
  3) Explains how research ethics evolved and the main types of research misconduct.
  4) Describes addcition and the reward system of the brain.
  5) Describes the motivation and regulation systems of the brain.
  6) Descibes the organization of the auditory and the visual systems.
  7) Describes the sensorimotor system and have an understanding of learning and memory.
  8) Understands intelligence and cognitive functioning and explains some psychological disorders
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?
2) Communication Within the Nervous System
3) The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System-I
4) The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System-II
5) The Methods and Ethics of Research
6) Drugs, Addiction and Reward
7) Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States
8) Mid-Term
9) Emotion and Health
10) Hearing and Language
11) Vision and Visual Perception
12) The Body Senses and Movement
13) Learning and Memory
14) Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning
15) Psychological Disorders and Review of the Course
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: Notes that include each week’s slides will be shared via Online Beykoz.
Garrett, B., & Hough, G. (2021). Brain and behavior: An introduction to behavioral neuroscience (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
References:

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8

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) Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. 4
2) Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. 3
3) Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. 5
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 4

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
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

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 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 84
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 24 24
Semester Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 134
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5