Adult Psychopathology (PSY511) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Adult Psychopathology PSY511 3 2 0 4 8
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Köroğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to describe the causes of mental disorders, accompanying structural and functional changes, and the manifestations of mental disorders.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to define the diagnostic criteria and basic features of adult mental disorders
  • Differentiate between adult mental disorders
  • Explain the etiology and prevalence of adult mental disorders
  • Define the prevention and intervention methods of adult mental disorders.
Course Content Assessment of the disorders according to DSM diagnostic system, etiology, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of adult disorders.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Mental Symptoms, Findings, Definitions DSM-5 Tanı Odaklı Klinik Psikiyatri -Part 1
2 Other Disorders in the Scope of Schizophrenia and Leading to Psychosis Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
3 Bipolar and Associated Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
4 Depression Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
5 Anxiety Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
6 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
7 Post Traumatic Stress Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
8 Dissociative Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
9 Somatic Symptom Disorders and Associated Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
10 Eating disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
11 Sleeping disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
12 Sexual Disorders Impulse Control Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
13 Substance-Related Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
14 Personality Disorders Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-Part II
15 General Evaluation

Sources

Course Book 1. DSM-5 Tanı Ölçütleri Başvuru Elkitabı, Amerikan Psikiyatri Birliği, Çeviren: Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul KÖROĞLU
Other Sources 2. DSM-5 Tanı Odaklı Klinik Psikiyatri, Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul KÖROĞLU, İkinci Baskı
3. Klinik Psikopatoloji, Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul KÖROĞLU, İkinci Baskı

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 80
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 20
Percentage of Final Work 80
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knowledge of theories and empirical data on the professional relationship, such as: Interpersonal relationships, power relationships, boundary issues, therapeutic alliance and more specific knowledge of the fluctuations of the therapeutic/professional relationship as a function of intervention setting. X
2 Knowledge of self, such as motivation, resources, values, personal biases and others; macro (work, national norms) and micro (family, gender differences) environment in which the person functions. X
3 Acquiring skills of effective communication, establishment and maintenance of rapport, establishment and maintenance of trust and respect in the professional relationship. X
4 Accepting obligations, being sensitive to others, and conducting the self in an ethical manner while working with other professionals. X
5 Knowledge and skills of assessment and evaluation such as assessment methods, knowledge of populations served in a cultural context, human development and diagnosis along with necessary skills such as collection and processing data, formulation of hypotheses and making a diagnosis when appropriate, report writing and formulation of an action plan. X
6 The learning of an array of varied interventions with individuals and systems such as couples, families, groups and organizations, selecting and applying appropriate intervention methods. X
7 Analyzing the information by utilizing critical reasoning skills, developing a conceptual framework towards solution of a critical problem, and communicating this to the client. X
8 Sufficient skills in the conduct of research to be able to develop and carry out projects in a professional context and, in certain cases, in an academic context. Applications of various research approaches to social systems. X
9 Has knowledge of ethical principles and skills of ethical decision-making process, proactive identification of potential ethical dilemmas and resolution of ethical dilemmas. X
10 Learning to be a receptive supervisee such as open to supervision, well prepared, able to use time efficiently, aware of limits, and ability to link learning approaches to specific evaluation criteria. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 196