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Course Code: 
PSY 203
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Content: 

DNA and RNA Structure, Function and replication: Genetic Code and Gene Expression, Mitochondrial DNA, Modern Genetics, Growth of Epigenetic Chromosomes: Structure and Replication, Sex Chromosome and Sex Linked Trait, Mendellian genetics, Genetic Diseases such as Alzheimer, Parkinson and Schizophrenia, Genetic Engineering, General Layout of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission, Neurotransmitter, Synaptic Transmission and Behavior, Brain Damage, Cerebrovascular Disorders (Structures) Epilepsy, Parkinson Disease, Huntimglis Disease, Alzheimer Disorder, Types of Hormones, Biochemical Assessment of Hormone Action, The Hypothalamo-Pituitary Regulatory System, Biochemical Actions of Testosterone in the Male, Actions of Steroid Hormones in the female, Digestion, Energy Storage, and Energy Utilization, Theories of Hunger and Eating: Set Points versus Positive Incentives, Factor That Determine What, When and How Much We Eat, Physiology Research on Hunger and Satiety, Body Weight Regulation: Set Points Versus Settling Points, Human Obesity: Causes, Mechanisms, and Treatments, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa.

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

Vertical Tabs

Course’s Contribution to Program

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

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

 

 

Mid-term

 

 

 

Final examination

 

 

 

Total Work Load

 

 

150

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

6

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