COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLAY DIRIK

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

1.Provide students with an introduction to, and overview of the field of behavior genetics.
2.Introduce students to the basic principles of Mendelian, population and quantitative genetics, as necessary for study of neuro-behavioral phenotypes/characters/traits.
3. Familiarize students with foundation information on hereditary mechanisms and processes relevant for the nervous system and behavior.
4. Provide an overview of the major ways in which modern molecular biology is revolutionizing our approaches to questions in the interface between genetics and the neuro-behavioral sciences.
5. Examine the methods and findings specific to the analysis of both nonhuman and human behavior.
6. Develop information literacy skills to research and read the primary scientific literature on Behavior Genetics.
7. Review some of the societal and ethical implications of the results of behavioral genetic studies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
1. Carey, G. (2003) Human Genetics for the Social Sciences
2. Plomin, R., DeFries, J. C., Knopik, V. S., & Neiderhiser, J. (2013). Behavioral genetics. (6th ed.) New York: Worth Publishers.
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Rutter, M. (2005). Genes and Behaviour. Oxford, Blackwell.
2. Flint, J., Greenspan R.J., & Kendler, K.S. (2010). How genes influence behavior. Oxford University Press.
3. Cummings, M. (2016) Human Heredity: Principles and Issues

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The topics included in the course will be discussed with the participation of the students with moderation of the lecturer.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Midterm and Final exam

Assessment Criteria

In total, one midterm, one final and one homework will be conducted. There will be open-ended questions in the levels of information, comprehension, analysis, interpretation and synthesis for all exams.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

It is required to attend at least 70% of the courses.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gulay.dirik@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday: 13.00-14.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes