ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Psychology (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code: | PSY064 | ||||
| Course Name: | Psychopharmacology | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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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 Objective and Content
| 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: | To examine psychopharmaceutical drugs used in the treatment of psychological disorders and the medical, behavioral and cognitive effects of these drugs. |
Learning Outcomes
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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. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | General Principles of Psychopharmacology | Core Textbook: 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 | - |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Core Textbook: Preston, J.D. & O'Neal, J.H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
| References: | Preston, J.D. & O'Neal, J.H. (2017). Handobook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 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. | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
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 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |