Neurophysiology

Course Code:

PCG 116

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Ayşen Köse Şirin

Courses given by:

Ayşen Köse Şirin

Course Assistants :

Simay Vapurlu

Course Objectives:

Introducing fundamental physiological processes and basic anatomy of the nervous system, and also well-known phenomena and case studies of biological psychology; understanding behavior and mental processes in terms of underlying biological mechanisms.

Course Content:

Study of the structure of the nervous system, sensory and motor functions, neural and chemical bases of basic psychological processes such as learning, emotion and memory.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture, 2. Case Study 3.Problem Solving 4. Discussion 5.Demonstration 6.Group work

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Written exam, 2. Multiple-choice test, 3. Space-filling, 4. Right-Wrong type, 5. Oral examination, 6. Portfolio

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Techniques
1) Learns the functioning of the human nervous system, its components and the basics of neuroanatomy.	1,6,7,9	1,2,4,5	1,2,3
2) Defines the structures of the central and peripheral nervous system.	1,6,7,9	1,2,4,5	1,2,3
3) Understands the interaction between central and peripheral nervous system.	1,6,7,9	1,2,4,5	1,2,3
4) Explain the connection of the nervous system with behavior.	1,6,7,9	1,2,4,5	1,2,3
5) Gains knowledge of the limbic system, neurophysiological learning and hormonal system.	1,6,7,9	1,2,4,5	1,2,3

Course Flow

COURSE WORK CALENDAR
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Course description, relationship between psychology and physiology
2	Structure of nerve cells, communication in nerve cells
3	Neurotransmitters and synapses
4	Anatomy and features of the nervous system
5	Anatomy and features of the nervous system
6	Neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity
7	Brain damage and neuroplasticity, lateralization and brain functions
8	Midterm
9	Sensory system, psychophysiology of the senses
10	Sleep and biological rhythm
11	Emotions and the brain
12	Learning and memory
13	Hormones and behavior
14	Neurological and psychiatric disorders

Recommended Sources

Carlson, N.R. (2016). Fizyolojik Psikoloji: Davranışın Nörolojik Temelleri. M. Şahin (Çev. Ed., 8. Basımdan Çeviri).

Kalat, J.W.(2013). Biological Psychology. 11th edition ISBN-13: 9781111831004

Pinel, J.P. J. (2011). Biopsychology. 8th edition. ISBN-13: 9780205832569.

Material Sharing

Shared in class/ via e-mail.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	20
Homework	1	20
Final	1	60
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having knowledge of past, basic though and principles of the PCG, and implementing PCG				X
2	Comprehending meaning and importance of the coordination, consultation/consulting and supervision in the PCG field, and implementing them			X
3	Having knowledge of ethical rules accepted by national and international PCG associations, and implementing them			X
4	Learning to accept everyone as they are / with all kind of features by the multicultural approach			X
5	Learning theories/information about cultural awareness, cultural social justice, solution of conflicts, and other cultural behaviors; for development and health of human soul, mind and body, and implementing them			X
6	Learning theories related to the development, learning and personality development so as to facilitate positive development and wellness of individual for his/her life time, and implementing them				X
7	Understanding the environmental factors affecting normal and abnormal behaviors, psychopathology, disability conditions and crisis during his/her development process,					X
8	Learning and implementing the career consulting, processes, techniques and sources, career development and decision-making model so as to include those applied to certain groups in the global economy		X
9	Learning psychological consulting theories, being aware and use of intervention techniques suitable for counselees in practice				X
10	Learning group process, roles and behaviors of group members, group working, therapeutic factors, and principles and techniques of group dynamics containing developmental stages.			X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	7	105
Homework	1	6	6
Mid-Term	1	3	3
Final	1	8	8
Total Work Load			167
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6,68
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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