Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | NİLGÜN TÜRKİLERİ (n.turkileri@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | NİLGÜN TÜRKİLERİ, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of the Physiological Psychology course is to provide students with an understanding of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes, enabling them to explain psychological phenomena at the biological level. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the meaning, scope and function of physiology, psychology, physiological psychology concepts. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the structure and functioning of the nervous system responsible for human behavior. |
PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can identify the functions of brain lobes and discuss their relation to behavior. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can explain the neurophysiological bases of learning and memory processes. |
PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines PO-14 Has a basic level of knowledge of the fields of social sciences such as philosophy, sociology, anthropology and the fields of science such as biology and neuroscience, and uses this knowledge to develop psychology skills and to follow contemporary scientific publications. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can explain the neurobiological mechanisms of language and communication. |
PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology. PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields. |
Examination |
| LO-6 | can explainthe effects of sex hormones, biological rhythms, and the microbiota–gut–brain axis on behavior. |
PO-4 Is equipped with sufficient skills in the field of psychology, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, develop communication skills, gain productive and flexible thinking skills. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. PO-14 Has a basic level of knowledge of the fields of social sciences such as philosophy, sociology, anthropology and the fields of science such as biology and neuroscience, and uses this knowledge to develop psychology skills and to follow contemporary scientific publications. |
Examination |
| LO-7 | can evaluate the neurobiological basis of hypnosis and addiction. |
PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines PO-5 Improves themselves by following developments in science, technology and contemporary psychology and other related subjects. |
Examination |
| LO-8 | can explain the physiological bases of sensation and perception (vision, audition, gustation, olfaction) and relate these processes to behavior. |
PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines PO-4 Is equipped with sufficient skills in the field of psychology, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, develop communication skills, gain productive and flexible thinking skills. |
Examination |
| LO-9 | can analyze the neurobiological mechanisms of stress and trauma. |
PO-4 Is equipped with sufficient skills in the field of psychology, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, develop communication skills, gain productive and flexible thinking skills. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence. |
Examination |
| LO-10 | can discuss the neurobiological mechanisms of attachment and emotions from different theoretical perspectives. |
PO-5 Improves themselves by following developments in science, technology and contemporary psychology and other related subjects. PO-9 Has awareness of individual and cultural differences that can incorporate different perspectives into the process of producing scientific knowledge. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of the biological foundations of behavior. Topics include the structure and function of the brain, the nervous system and neural transmission, learning and memory processes, mechanisms of sensation and perception, language and communication, attachment and developmental neurobiology, the neurophysiology of stress and emotions, the impact of sex hormones on behavior, biological rhythms, sleep and dreams, eating behavior and microbiota, and the neurobiological mechanisms of hypnosis and addiction. In addition, modern brain imaging methods, the endocrine system, and brain–behavior interactions are discussed. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Key topics and historical foundations in physiological psychology | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 2 | The Brain | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 3 | Neuronal System | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 4 | Neurons and Transmissions | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 5 | Learning and Memory | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 6 | Sensation & Perception I: Vision | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 7 | Sensation & Perception II: Audition, Gustation, Olfaction | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Language and Communication | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 10 | Attachment and Developmental Neurobiology | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 11 | Stress, Trauma, and Emotions | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 12 | Sex and hormones | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 13 | Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreams | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 14 | Eating Disorders and Microbiota | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 15 | Hypnosis and Addiction | ppt & verbal presentation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Zeren, G. (2021). Fizyolojik Psikoloji. Eğiten Kitap | |
| 2 | Carlson, N. & Birkett, M. (2022). Physiology of Behavior, Global Edition, Pearson | |
| 3 | Kalat, J. (2024), Biological Psychology,14th Ed., Cengage | |
| 4 | Pinel, J. P. J. & Barnes, S. (2021). Biopsychology, Global Edition, Pearson. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| weekly prepared powerpoint slieds, further readings, videos, source books. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 142 | ||