BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Course Description

This course will serve as an overview of the field of psychology and introduce to you the theories, methods, concepts, principles and issues in the study of human behavior. Students are expected to develop competency and understanding of basic psychology such as scientific methods in psychology, biological psychology, sensation, perception, nature, nurture & human development, memory cognition and language, intelligence, consciousness, emotions, stress and health. The interaction between body and behavior, behavioral disorders, human development are also covered.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Define the theoretical (eg, cognitive, social psychology) and applied areas of psychology (eg, health psychology)
2. 02 Describe the basic scientific theories and approaches of psychology (eg behavioral, cognitive)
3. 03 To say what research methods are used in psychology
4. 04 To tell how psychology theory and research can be applied to different fields
5. 05 To explain the different foundations of human behavior (eg physiological, social)
6. 06 To express the ethical rules that should be applied in the study of psychology

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Morris, G. C. (2002). Psikolojiyi Anlamak (Psikolojiye Giriş), (Çev: H. Belgin Ayvaşık, Melike Sayıl.) Ankara. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları
2. 02 Plotnik, R. (2009). Psikolojiye Giriş. (Çev:Tamer Geniş), İstanbul. Kaknüs Yayınları
3. 03 Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. (Çev:M. Durak ve diğerleri), Ankara, Nobel Yayın.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Being able to define (2) basic theories, and recognize (2) the subfields and history of psychology
2. L02 Being able to explain (4) he basic mechanisms of learning, sensation, cognition, perception and motivation
3. L03 Being able to identify (2) the link between brain and behaviors and list (3) the biological and environmentals cues shaping the personality
4. L04 Being able to define (2) basic theories, and recognize (2) the subfields and history of psychology SOLO 4
5. L05 Being able to explain (4) he basic mechanisms of learning, sensation, cognition, perception and motivation SOLO 4
6. L06 Being able to identify (2) the link between brain and behaviors and list (3) the biological and environmentals cues shaping the personality SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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