FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Psychology
PSY 106 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Biophysiological Basis of Human Behavior
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSY 106
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Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the basic structures, functions, and processes of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS), and to some extent, the peripheral nervous system (PNS). To teach the parts of the brain related to a variety of behaviors, as well as the interrelationships of various parts of the brain in the regulation of behavior of humans and nonhumans. To outline the roles of neurotransmitters and hormones in the regulation of behavior, and how various drugs can affect the actions of these forms of chemical communication within the body. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | In this course students are introduced with the structure and functioning of the nervous system and the brain; effects of drugs on consciousness and behavior. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | The Evolutionary Process of the Human Brain and The Nervous System | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon, Chapter 1, pp. 1-21. |
2 | Neuroanatomy 1 (Nervous System, the Brain) | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon, Chapter 3, pp. 54-76. |
3 | Neuroanatomy 2 ( Cells of the Nervous System) | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon, Chapter 2, pp.22-33. |
4 | Neurophysiology | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 2, pp. 34-52. |
5 | Neurotransmitters | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 4, pp 89-104 |
6 | Sensory and Motor Systems | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 6, pp 139-171 – Chapter 7, pp 177-218 |
7 | Methods of Neuroscience | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 5, pp. 105-138. |
8 | Midterm Exam I | |
9 | Psychopharmacology | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 4, pp. 77-104. |
10 | Learning and Memory | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 13, pp.400-441. |
11 | Emotion and Stress | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 11, pp. 323-360, Chapter 18, pp. 566-589. |
12 | Midterm Examı II | |
13 | Biological foundations of Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 17, pp. 534-565. |
14 | Neuropathology | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 16, pp. 498-533. |
15 | Sleep and Biological Rhytms | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed., Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 9, pp. 252-286. |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Carlson, N.R. (2022). Physiology of behavior (13.ed, Pearson international ed.). Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon. ISBN: 0205666272 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | MyPsychLab Brain Anatomy Atlas, recent articles holding current scientific enquiries in evolutionary psychology, and PowerPoint presentations. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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40
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Final Exam |
1
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50
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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50
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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50
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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20
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40
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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40
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have knowledge of basic concepts, theories, approaches (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, statistical, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural), and current applications specific to the field of psychology by using current course materials and instruments. |
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2 | To have basic knowledge and skills about the applications in the different subfields of psychology. |
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3 | To have basic knowledge about the testing and measurement instruments used in different subfields of psychology and basic level skill that does not require expertise in carrying out applications in different subfields of psychology. |
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4 | To make use of other disciplines that may contribute to psychology and have basic knowledge about the contribution of psychology to these disciplines. |
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5 | To have cumulative knowledge about the position of psychology as a scientific discipline in Turkey, the conducted research, applications and problems encountered from past to present in the field of psychology. |
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6 | To have the competence to conduct a research individually and/or as a team using the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology, interpret the findings obtained by using scientific problem solving and critical thinking approaches. |
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7 | To have the ability to construct a research hypothesis, create a research design, collect data, analyze it, report it in a scientific writing format, and interpret it by using basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics acquired in the field of psychology. |
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8 | To have the competence to share the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of psychology with the experts and lay people by using the required information and communication technologies in scientific studies and events that benefit the society. |
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9 | To have knowledge of the relevant professional and ethical values in the domains of psychology and respect individual differences and human rights in research and practices related to psychology. |
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10 | To constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following both national and international publications in the field of psychology, the developments in testing and measurement instruments and software programs used in the discipline. |
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11 | To establish written and verbal communication with experts and lay people by using both Turkish and English. |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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