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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS PSI 3041 BIOPSYCHOLOGY * ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ABBAS TÜRNÜKLÜ

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

Introduction to biopsychology with overview of genetics, endocrinology, neurological and evolutionary perspective. Introduces basics of genetics with animal and human examples. Introduce the function of the endocrinological and neurological systems. Introduces biopsychological bases of behaviour.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understanding biopsychological perspective 2   Describe the relationship between endocrinological system and behaviour 3   Describe the neurological system and how it works 4   Describe the relationship between genetics and behaviour, 5   Understanding biological approach and its importance in psychology

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction of course 2 Neuroanatomy and brain mapping 3 Genetics 4 Brain Development and Plasticity 5 Endocrine system (independent of sex) 6 Endocrine system (dependent of sex) 7 Midterm 8 Endocrine system and mood state 9 Biopsychology of Motivation 10 Biopsychology of emotions 11 Biopsychology of stress 12 Current Biopsychological Approaches in Abnormal Behavior 13 Nutrition and Emotional Status 14 Overview

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture 2. Presentation 3. Questions Answers 4. Discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm Final

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

at least 70% of attendance is obligatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39 Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12 Preparation for final exam 1 15 15 Preparing assignments 2 8 16 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 LO.1 5 4 LO.2 4 4 LO.3 5 4 4 LO.4 4 LO.5 4 5 4