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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5054

Course Name:

Psychooncology

Semester:

Spring

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):

Doç. Dr. Murat Artıran

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Information on the definition and field of psychooncology, basic information on cancer disease, treatment options of cancer patients, psychological elements of cancer disease, prevention and treatment of the psychological effects of cancer disease are acquired.
Course Content:	Detailed and in-depth information about Psycho-oncology as a sub-field of psychology. Teaching the methods to be used in coping with psychological factors such as denial, anger, death and anxiety in patients diagnosed with cancer. Examination of possible personality, behavior, intellectual and emotional changes that may occur with the effects of cancer.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognizing the field of psycho-oncology and learning the basic elements
2) To learn methods to support the psychological health of cancer patients

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and field of psycho-oncology
2)	Elements of Cancer disease and type of cancers
3)	Psychological elements of cancer disease - 1
4)	Psychological elements of cancer disease - 2
5)	Psychological effects of the disease-1
6)	Psychological effects of the disease-2
7)	Psychological interview with cancer patients
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Prevention of the psychological effects of cancer
10)	Methods of coping with anxiety and stress
11)	Methods of dealing with denial and anger
12)	Elements of psycho-education for relatives of cancer patients
13)	Death anxiety and psychological support
14)	Course Overview & discussions
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Özkan, S. (2007). Psiko-Onkoloji. Form Reklam Hizmetleri. İstanbul
References:	Deniz DOĞAN , (2019). Kanser Hastalarına Yönelik Psikoonkoloji Uygulamaları. SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES JOURNAL (SSSJournal), 35, p. 2669-2690. Doi: 10.26449/sssj.1472.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	2
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology	2
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.
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity	1
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes	3
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.	3
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.
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.
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.	2

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.	1
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.	3
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	1
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.
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.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning	1
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
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

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	65
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		195