Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | PSI059 | ||||
Course Name: | Psychopharmacology | ||||
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Fall Spring |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. PERVİN TUNÇ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Doç. Dr. Pervin Tunç | ||||
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Course Objectives: | To introduce antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and other drugs used in the treatment of psychological disorders. However, it is aimed to examine the use of these drugs. 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: | Drugs, chemical treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders, underlying brain mechanisms, effectiveness of drug and biological interventions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to explain the basic principles of psychopharmacology. 2) Will be able to describe the effects of different substances on the nervous system. 3) Will be able to explain the interaction between different types of substances and neurotransmitters. 4) They will be able to explain the interaction between different types of substances and neurotransmitters. 5) Will be able to discuss the indications and contraindications of drugs used in different psychopathologies. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | General Principles of Psychopharmacology | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
2) | Classification of psychiatric disorders, etiology, treatment implications | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
3) | Mechanisms of action of psychiatric drugs | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
4) | General Principles of Psychopharmacology | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
5) | Antidepressants | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
6) | Antipsychotics | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
7) | Mood Stabilizers | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
8) | Midterm Exams | - |
9) | Antianxiolytics | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
10) | Hypnotics | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
11) | Stimulants and other fast-acting medications | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
12) | Drug use in treatment-resistant disorders | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
13) | Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
14) | Psychopharmacology in Special Situations | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
15) | Final Exams | - |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
References: | Temel Ders Kitabı: Preston, J. D. & O’Neal, J. H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology. | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human. | 3 | |||||||||||||
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view. | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | 3 | |||||||||||||
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences. | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology. | 3 | |||||||||||||
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights. | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence. | 1 | 3 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology. | |
2) | Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings | |
3) | Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human. | |
4) | Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view. | |
5) | Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules. | |
6) | Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | |
7) | Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences. | |
8) | Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based. | |
9) | Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | |
10) | Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology. | |
11) | Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | |
12) | Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights. | |
13) | Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | |
14) | Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence. |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 65 |
Midterms | 1 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 50 |
Total Workload | 135 |