Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physiological Psychology PAE106 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Şerif DEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals In order to understand the interactions between human physiology and psychology, it is aimed to reveal the structure of the nervous and hormonal systems which are control systems, their functioning and their effects on human psychology and learning.
Course Content The field and research methods of physiological psychology; physiology and anatomy of the organism, behavioral mechanisms, sensory functions, motor functions and emotions, physiological basis of motivation and instability, functional disorders and causes of these disorders.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the basic features of the physiology and anatomy of the organism.
2 Associates brain development with education for children
3 Establishes the relationship between interaction among nerve cells and learning.
4 Establishes the relationship between the functions of different regions of the brain and learning.
5 Discloses the physiological basis of motivation and guiding.
6 Evaluates the relationship between psychological state and body secretions.
7 Explains how the brain learns and which factors influence learning.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Motivation and physiological basis of motivation Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Functional disorders and their causes Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Nerve cells and signal transduction (the prominence of expressing emotions) Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Motor functions and emotions Research, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Brain information processing and its examples Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Holistic Evaluation Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Sensory functions Preparation, After Class Study, Research
8. Week Midterm exam.
9. Week Behavioral mechanisms Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Neurotransmitters affecting brain chemistry behaviors Research, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Physiology and anatomy of the organism (brain regions and functions) Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Neuron and brain development in children Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week The field of physiological psychology and its relationship with psychological counseling Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week The field of physiological psychology and its relationship to psychological counseling Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance.
4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of counseling and guidance by adapting it to the needs of the institution (education, health, industry, justice, family counseling centers, employment offices, etc.).
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 0 4 4 0 4 4 0
PY9 0 4 4 4 4 0 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bear, MF., Connors, BW., Paradiso, MA. (1996). Neuroscience: exploring the brain
  • Kandel, ER., Schwartz, JH., Jessell, TM., (2000). Principles of Neural Science, (2000).
  • Greenfield, S. (2000). İnsan Beyni. İstanbul: Varlık Yayınları.1995.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 18 18
Quiz 1 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 5 16 80
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0