Description of Individual Course Units
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Offered By |
Psychology |
Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Coordinator |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NAKŞIDIL TORUN |
Offered to |
Psychology |
Course Objective |
This course aims to cover the biological mechanisms underlying sleep and wakefulness processes, terms related to sleep and biological rhythms, functions and measurement of sleep, sleep disorders and the effects of sleep deprivation on our mental health. In addition, the relationship of sleep with academic performance and social media use; the effect of sleep on psychological well-being and social relationships; and the role of sleep on brain functions such as memory, learning and emotion processing will be discussed through articles. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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Recomended or Required Reading |
Robert Stickgold & Matthew P. Walker/The Neuroscience of Sleep/Elsevier , MA,USA/ 2009 |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
The topics that make up the scope of the course will be discussed with the lecturer's presentation and students presentation. |
Assessment Methods |
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Further Notes About Assessment Methods |
40% of the midterm exam grade and 60% of the points obtained from the presentations will constitute the total score of the course. |
Assessment Criteria |
LO 1-6: It will be evaluated through midterm exams and student presentations. |
Language of Instruction |
English |
Course Policies and Rules |
Attendance to 70% of the courses is mandatory. |
Contact Details for the Lecturer(s) |
naksidil.yazihan@deu.edu.tr |
Office Hours |
Wednesday 12:30-14:30 |
Work Placement(s) |
None |
Workload Calculation |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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