Psychology (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5067

Course Name:

Abnormal Behavioral Psychology

Semester:

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):

Assoc. Prof. Pervin Tunç

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical up-to-date information on the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders. A critical perspective on definitions and concepts is provided to students.
Course Content:	Distinction between normal and abnormal, conceptualization of psychopathy, sharing of related theories, case presentations, recognition of international diagnostic Decategorization systems and examination within the framework of related disorders

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To gain a scientific and clinical perspective on abnormal behavior
2) Will be able to discuss classification systems such as ICD and DSM from a critical point of view
3) To know different theories about abnormal behavior
4) To be able to distinguish abnormal behavior and to know the criteria for distinguishing
5) to be able to make case formulation and presentation

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to abnormal psychology: Overview of past and present views on the nature of psychiatric illnesses, their causes, treatment and diagnosis	Course notes
2)	Introduction to abnormal psychology: Overview of past and present views on the nature of psychiatric illnesses, their causes, treatment and diagnosis	Course notes
3)	Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders	Course notes
4)	Unipolar depression	Course notes
5)	Disorders related to anxiety and depression : PTSD, suicide, eating disorders,alcohol abuse	Course notes
6)	Somatic disorders	Course notes
7)	Dissociation and dissociative identity disorder	Course notes
8)	Midterm	none
9)	Borderline and other personality disorders	Course notes
10)	Psychosis: Schizophrenia	Course notes
11)	Psychosis: Bipolar disorder	Course notes
12)	Childhood disorders	Course notes
13)	Treatments and their efficacy: Psychodynamic therapies	Course notes
14)	Treatments and their efficacy: CBT, positive psychology and other approaches	Course notes
15)	Final exam	All course material

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Davison, G.C. & Neale, J.M. (1998). Anormal Psikolojisi (Abnormal Psychology).Çev. Ed.:İ.Dağ (2004)
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	1		3
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology		2		3
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.	2
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.		2		2
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.	2		2		3
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity		2		3
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes	3				1
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline	2		2
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.		2
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.	3		3		3
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning			2
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	3			2
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.		3			3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.

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	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	50
Total Workload		192