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Course Code: 
PSY 371
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
Survey of major theories and empirical studies in physiological psychology.
Course Content: 

Study of the structure of the nervous system, sensory and motor functions, neural and chemical bases of basic psychological processes such as learning, emotion and memory.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Developing an understanding of theories in physiological psychology

1,2,3,4

1,2,5

A,C,G

Studying how recent research findings in physiological psychology contributed to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the disorders and damage of the nervous system

3,8,10,11,12,

14,15,16

1,2,5

A,C,G

Being able to understand the physiological mechanisms underlying psychological disorders

5,6,7,9,13

1,2,5

A,C,G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

Readings

2

Biopsychology as a neuroscience

Readings

3

Research methods

Readings

4

Anatomy of the nervous system

Readings

5

Neural conduction

Readings

6

Brain damage and neuroplasticity

Readings

7

Brain damage and neuroplasticity

Readings

8

Learning, memory, amnesia

Readings

9

Learning, memory, amnesia

Readings

10

Sleep and sleep disorders

Readings

11

Drug addiction

Readings

12

Drug addiction

Readings

13

Psychiatric Disorders

Readings

14

Psychiatric Disorders

Readings

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Contemporary readings in physiological psychology

Additional Resources

 

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

presentation

Exams

midterm exam, final exam

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

43

Presentation

1

43

Participation

1

14

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

30

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

70

Total

 

100

 

 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

X

 

 

 

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

X

 

 

 

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

 

X

 

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

 

 

 

X

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

 

 

X

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

 

 

X

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

 

 

 

 

X

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

 

 

 

 

X

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

 

 

X

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

 

 

X

 

 

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

 

X

 

 

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

 

X

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

X

 

 

 

 

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

X

 

 

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

 

X

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

7

98

Mid-Term

1

10

10

Homework

1

10

10

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

175

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7