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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY036

Course Name:

Brain and Behavior

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Fatma Göral

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main aim of this course is understanding the anatomical and functional organization of the human brain; physiological, chemical, and biological basis of human behavior and individuality; brain processes and functions in perception, awareness, learning, attention, emotion, and psychopathology in some neuropsychiatric diseases. Moreover, comprehending the interaction between biology-environment-behavior.

Course Content:

In order to understand the physiological, chemical, and biological bases of human behavior; the course includes topics like Structure and Functions of Neurons, The Communication Between Neurons, The Basics of Brain Development, Neuroplasticity, Anatomical and Functional Organization of the Human Brain, Lobes of the Brain and Their Functions, Split-Brain, Brain, Human Consciousness and Behavior, Neuropsychiatric Diseases (Agnosia, neglect, or multimodal disorders like as Schizophrenia and Dementia).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to understand the nervous system, which constitutes the basic mechanism underlying human behavior (emotion, action and thought)
2) To be able to evaluate human behavior with its physiological and psychological aspects
3) To learn about the interaction of the human nervous system with the environment and the normal adaptation process
4) To have a perspective in explaining the relationship between human consciousness and behavior
5) To be understand the neurocognitive basis of various brain injuries and neuropsychiatric diseases

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing of course and syllabus	-
2)	A Brief History of the Brain and Behavior Relationship	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
3)	Anatomical and Functional Structures Underlying Behavior	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
4)	Methods Using to Investigate the Brain and Behavior Relationship	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
5)	Gene and Environment Interaction in Brain and Behavior Relationship	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
6)	Movement and Free Will	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
7)	Emotion Regulation	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Consciousness and Awareness	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
10)	Plasticity	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
11)	Sleep and Sleep Disorders	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
12)	Physiological Basis of Psychiatric Disorders	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
13)	Case Discussions	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
14)	Literature Discussions	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.
References:	Neil R. Carlson (2013). Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience. Pearson Education Limited.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	3	3	3	3	3
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.		2	2
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	3	3	3	3	3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.		1		1
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.					1
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.					1
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.		1	1	1	1
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.					1
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	1
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.					1
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.		1
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.		1
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.	1
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.					1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	36
Final	1	50
Total Workload		125