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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03161016 Psychopharmacology 3 Spring 6 3+0+0 3 4
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-answer, discussion.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN C-124 [email protected] 7506
Course Content
İlaçların davranış üzerindeki etkileri, ilaç-reseptör etkileşimleri, doz yanıt ilişkileri, bağımlılık mekanizmalarını içermektedir.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to give information about the definition and basic concepts of psychopharmacology, the effects of drugs used in the treatment of psychological disorders, and the effects of psychopharmacological drugs on the central nervous system.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P2 Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. 5
P3 To be able to follow scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, to question and comment on the accuracy, validity and reliability of information in a creative, critical and dynamic way. 5
P5 To be able to follow the domestic and foreign literature by using the written / visual records in the science of psychology with critical thinking skills. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Keeps up with scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, accessing relevant information and enhances the ability to understand information and grasps fundamental concepts. P.3.1 1
O2 Dynamically questions information, ensuring continuous access to up-to-date knowledge, and provides interpretations. P.3.6 1
O3 Analyzes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding through analysis. P.11.3 1
O4 Critiques the integrated knowledge and methods, identifying opportunities for improvement. P.11.6 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to psychopharmacology
2 Nervous System - Anatomy and Physiology
3 Synaptic Transmission
4 Neurotransmitters
5 Neurotrasmitters
6 Neurotransmitters II
7 Basic Concepts in Psychopharmacology
8 Midterm
9 Antidepressants
10 Antidepressants
11 Anxiolytics
12 Antipsychotics
13 Other pharmacological agents used in psychological disorders
14 Summary
Textbook or Material
Resources Julien, R. M., Advocat, C. D. ve Comalty, J. E. (2011) A primer of drug action, (12. Baskı), New York: Worth Publishers.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 9 126
Midterms 1 3 3
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 174
Total Work Load / 30 5,80
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3 P11
O1 Keeps up with scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, accessing relevant information and enhances the ability to understand information and grasps fundamental concepts. 5 -
O2 Dynamically questions information, ensuring continuous access to up-to-date knowledge, and provides interpretations. 4 -
O3 Analyzes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding through analysis. - 5
O4 Critiques the integrated knowledge and methods, identifying opportunities for improvement. - 5