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:

PIY5073

Course Name:

Behavioral Biochemistry

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):

Asst. Prof. Gökçer Eskikurt

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the changes in the brain and its chemistry in relation to human behavior.
Course Content:	This course covers the neuron and its properties, types and functions of synapses and synapses, basic neurotransmitters, pathways and receptors, and their functions in the brain and behavioral response.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students can relate human behavior to events occurring in the brain.
2) Students will be able to understand the biochemistry of the brain and behavior.
3) Students will have information about the systems that are important in basic psychiatric diseases.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)		Introduction: Course Description
2)		Introduction to the Biochemistry of Behavior: Concepts
3)		Neuron, Synapse, Synapse Types, Neurotransmitters and Their Functions
4)		Relationship between Glutamate, GABA and Acetylcholine and behavior
5)		Behavioral relationship with adrenaline and noradrenaline
6)		Relationship Between Dopamine and Serotonin and Behavior
7)		Behavioral relationship with Adenosine, Glycine and Nitric oxide
8)		MIDTERM EXAM
9)		Duyguların Biyokimyası
10)		Eating behavior disorders and Oxytocin
11)		Stress, Hormones and the Biochemistry of Stress
12)		Hyperactivity and Concentration
13)		Biochemistry of Animal Behavior
14)		Reading current articles on topics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	3		2
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology		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.		3
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.	2
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity		3
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		2
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	2		2
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.		3
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.			3
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning	3		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.		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

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	15	75
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		205