COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Clinical Psychology

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLAY DIRIK

Offered to

Clinical Psychology

Course Objective

Examination of neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and psychopharmacological intervention. Basic psychopharmacology concepts; Neurochemical basis; Action mechanisms; Usages for the psychological disorders of psychotropic agents in the framework of various drug categories such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, psychostimulants, opioid analgesics, sedative hypnotics, and hallucinogens.

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

Julien, R.M. (2001). A primer of drug action: A concise, nontechnical guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs (9th ed.). New York: W. H. Freeman and Company.
O Neal, J., Preston, J. & Talaga, M.C. (2010). Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (6th ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Schatzberg, A.F., Cole, J.O., & Debattista, C. (2010). Manual of clinical psychopharmacology (7th ed.). Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Answer-Question
3. Discussion

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. LO 1- 6: They will be evaluated by questions in the midterm and final examination.
2. LO 1-6: They will be evaluated by article presentations by students.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It is obligatory to attent at least 70% of the courses.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Esin Yılmaz Samancı
e-mail: esin.yilmaz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 14.00-15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes