Clinical Psychology (Master) (without Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSK5018

Course Name:

Psychopharmacology

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Hasan Gökçay

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the psychopharmacology course is to examine the use of antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and other drugs used in the treatment of psychological disorders. At the same time, it is aimed to look at the effects, indications, contraindications and side effects of drugs from both medical, behavioral and cognitive perspectives.
Course Content:	To examine psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of psychological disorders and the medical, behavioral and cognitive effects of these drugs.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students learn the uses of drugs
2) Students learn the working principles of drugs.
3) Learn about different drugs used in different diseases

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Psychopharmacology	-
2)	Classification of psychiatric disorders, etiology, treatment implications	-
3)	Mechanisms of action of psychiatric drugs	-
4)	General Principles of Psychopharmacology	-
5)	antidepressants	-
6)	Antipsychotics	-
7)	Mood Stabilizers	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Anxiolytics	-
10)	Hypnotics	-
11)	Stimulants and other fast-acting medications	-
12)	Augmentation Effects in Treatment-Resistant Disorders	-
13)	Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology	-
14)	Psychopharmacology in Special Situations	-
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Preston, O’Neal, Talaga (2017) Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists, 7th Edition, New Harbinger Publications,Inc
References:	Preston, O’Neal, Talaga (2017) Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists, 7th Edition, New Harbinger Publications,Inc

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.	1
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.		2
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,		2
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.	1
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.		1
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.			3
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.			2
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.		1
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.		3
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.		1
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.	2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.	2
2)	To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.	1
3)	Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.	2
4)	Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	3
5)	Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods	1
6)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.	2
7)	Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.	3
8)	Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
9)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.	2
10)	Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11)	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.	1
12)	Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13)	Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.	3
14)	Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
15)	Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Midterms	1	60
Final	1	90
Total Workload		189