| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiological Psychology | PSİ303 | 5. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol UĞUR |
| Instructors |
Erol UĞUR |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of the course is to understand the relationship between the brain and behavior by transferring physiological-based processes such as the nervous system, sensory and motor functions, learning processes, memory and emotions. |
| Course Content | This course covers the field and research methods of physiological psychology; It includes topics such as mind-behavior relationship, structure of the nervous system, behavioral mechanisms, sensory functions, motor functions and emotions, motivation and physiological basis of motivation, functional disorders and the causes of these disorders, eating behavior and sleep health. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Recognizes the central and peripheral physical nervous system and explains its functioning. - Explain the connection of the nervous system with behaviors. - Recognize the structure of the nervous system. - Defines the structures of the central and peripheral nervous system. - Defines the activities of the central and peripheral nervous system. - Understands the control of our behavior by the nervous system. - Understand the relationship between hormones and feeding behavior - Realizes the relationship between sleep and mental health. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Mind Behavior Relationship | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Nervous System 1 | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Nervous System 2 | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Peripheral Nervous System | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Hormones | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Hearing and other senses | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Emotions | Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Feeding behaviors | Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Sexual behavior | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders and Anxiety | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Learning – Memory, Communication | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Sleep and biorythm | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Attention Deficit, Substance Abuse | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| Carlson, N. R. (2011). Physiological psychology: Neural foundations of behavior (8th ed.) (Trans. Ed. M. Şahin). Nobel Academic Publishing. |
| Öktem, Ö. (2006). Introduction to behavioral neurophysiology. Palme Publishing. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 24.5 | 24.5 |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
