General Information about the Course

Course Code:	KPS505
Course Title:	Psychopharmacology
Course Semester:	2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Alan İçi Seçmeli
Level of course:	Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Anıl GÜNDÜZ - Dr. Erkal ERZİNCAN
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	At the end of this course, students; Learns the basic principles of psychopharmacology. Gains knowledge about the effects of different substances on the nervous system. Learns the effects of different substances on emotion, thought, behavior and perception. Learns the interaction between different types of substances and neurotransmitters. Gains knowledge about addictive substances.
Course Objective:	In the treatment, it is aimed to understand the team relationship, to use the drug therapy-brain interaction applied in psychiatric diseases, and the side effects that may occur with the use of drugs in the psychological evaluation and treatment process.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) 1- Learns the basic principles of psychopharmacology. 2-Has knowledge about the effects of different substances on the nervous system. 3-Has knowledge about addictive substances.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) 1-Discuss the chemical neurotransmission mechanisms that mediate the disease effect. 2-Discuss the psychopharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of mood disorders. 3-Discuss the psychopharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. 4-Discuss the psychopharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. 5-Discuss the psychopharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of memory and attention disorders. 6-Discuss the psychopharmacology of abused drugs. 7-Discuss sexual dysfunction and psychopharmacology of drugs used in its treatment.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) 1-Makes psychiatrist guidance. 2-Knows the mechanism of action of drugs. 3- It creates awareness about drug use. 4-Aware of the possible effects of drug use on the client.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Principles of chemical neurotransmission
2)	Receptors and enzymes as targets of drug action - Organization of a single receptor - Ion channels - Transport transporters, active transport pumps - Second messenger systems - Ion regulation - Gene regulation - Receptors as drug action sites - Enzymes as drug action sites
3)	Chemical neurotransmission as a mediator of disease effects - Neurobiology - How synaptic neurotransmission mediates emotional disorders. - Molecular neurobiology and psychiatric disorders - Neuronal plasticity and psychiatric disorders - Lack of neurotransmission and the effects of abnormal neurotransmission on brain health.
4)	Definition of mood disorders and the biological basis of depression
5)	Drugs used in the treatment of depression and their psychopharmacology
6)	Psychopharmacology of lithium and other drugs used in the treatment of bipolar disorder
7)	Definition of anxiety and its biological basis
8)	Drugs used in the treatment of anxiety and its psychopharmacology
9)	Fundamentals of obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and phobic disorder, drugs used in their treatment and psychopharmacology
10)	Biological basis of psychotic disorder and schizophrenia
11)	Antipsychotic drugs and their pharmacology
12)	Fundamentals of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and pharmacology of drugs used in the treatment
13)	Memory disorders, effects on cholinergic neurotransmission and pharmacology of drugs used in Alzheimer's disease treatment
14)	Psychopharmacology of drugs of abuse (cocaine, amphetamine, phencyclidine, cannabis, cannabinoids, nicotine, opiates, alcohol) - Psychopharmacology related to sexual function
References: 1. Goodman and Gillman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Drs Brunton, Parker, and Lazo, McGraw Hill Publishing, 2005. 2. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. B.Katzung. Appleton & Lange. 8th ed. 2004. 3. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji. S. Oğuz Kayaalp. Hacettepe-Taş Kitabevi. 12. Baskı, 2009. 4. Farmakoloji Ders Kitabı. Türk Farmakoloji Derneği. Gazi Kitabevi, 2000 5. Temel Psikofarmakoloji. Nörobilimsel Temeli ve Pratik Uygulamaları. Stahl SM. Çeviri Editörü: Taneli B, Taneli Y. 2003.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) To have basic theoretical knowledge in the field of Clinical Psychology.
2) Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3) Knows how to reach the most up-to-date information in the field of clinical psychology, can scan the literature.
4) To adopt ethical principles in the studies carried out in the field of clinical psychology.
5) Comprehends the basic concepts in Social and Behavioral Sciences, has relations between concepts.
6) To be able to analyze and interpret the acquired knowledge about clinical psychology.
7) Can connect different disciplines with the knowledge gained in the field of clinical psychology.
8) To be able to offer solutions to any problem encountered in the field of clinical psychology, individually or in a team.
9) Can carry out a study in the field of clinical psychology and offer solutions to the problems that arise during the study.
10) Follows whether the knowledge gained in the field of clinical psychology is up-to-date.
11) Follows new therapy methods emerging in the field of clinical psychology and questions the knowledge gained.
12) Follows international publications in the field of clinical psychology.
13) Transfers the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of clinical psychology, both orally and in writing.
14) It transforms knowledge and practices related to the field into projects and activities within the framework of social responsibility approach.
15) Acts in accordance with ethical principles in clinical psychology practices.
16) To complete the supervision process in the field of clinical psychology and to be aware of the ethical responsibilities in practice.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study	14	42
Brainstorming	14	42
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation	8	24
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	5	12
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	6	15
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		180
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		6