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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF ADDICTION AND FORENSIC SCIENCES |
| ADDICTION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BAG553 |
| Name | Addiction and Neuropsychology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NURCİHAN KİRİŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Aim of the course is providing the basic concepts, theoretical knowledge and aproaches in neuropsychology field at the undergraduate level to be acquired by students. In addition,other objective of this course is to teach students application and evaluation of some neuropsychological tests commonly used in our country.
Course Content
Content of the course are defining the relationship between brain and behaviour, examining areas of the brain associated with cognitive processes, analyzing application of neuropsychological tests in basic and applied neuropsychology fields, learning application of neuropsychological tests that are widely used in our country.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students learn other basic science fields related to psychology (eg neurology, neurophysiology, philosophy) and develop a multidisciplinary point of view by establishing interdisciplinary relations |
| LO02 | Evaluate and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings with the understanding of scientific thought. |
| LO03 | Plan neuropsychological methods and techniques for interdisciplinary team work. |
| LO04 | Apply the necessary skills in the application of the methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary team work |
| LO05 | Apply neuropsychological tests. |
| LO06 | Explains neuropsychological theories. |
| LO07 | Interpret neuropsychological test scores associated functions of related brain areas. |
| LO08 | Discuss article on this field. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Comprehends current knowledge in the field of addiction. | |
| PLO02 | - | Understands interdisciplinary interaction in the field of addiction. | |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the importance of ethical principles in the field of addiction for the individual and society. | |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the biological, psychological and social foundations of addiction. | |
| PLO05 | - | Describes the psychopathologies that may be related to addiction in child, adolescent adult. | |
| PLO06 | - | Comprehends the laws related to addiction and the legal process. | |
| PLO07 | - | Examines the scientific articles in the field of addiction. | |
| PLO08 | - | Applies scientific research methods in the field of addiction. | |
| PLO09 | - | Creates new information by integrating information from different disciplines. | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses the statistical software that is frequently used in the addiction field. | |
| PLO11 | - | Uses interview techniques for addicted cases. | |
| PLO12 | - | Integrates theoretical knowledge in the field of addiction with the field of application. | |
| PLO13 | - | Makes protective and preventive studies in the fight against addiction. | |
| PLO14 | - | Uses the knowledge and skills gained in the field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO15 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field. | |
| PLO16 | - | Follows scientific studies related to the field at national and international level. | |
| PLO17 | - | Defends his / her original views in the discussion of the subjects in his / her field with the experts and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO18 | - | Discusses and shares his knowledge in the field of addiction, current developments and his studies in written, oral and visual way systematically with groups in the same field or in different fields. | |
| PLO19 | - | Contributes to the solution of complex problems in the field of addiction by developing solutions. | |
| PLO20 | - | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level in the applications for the addiction field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neuropsychology, Applications of Neuropsychology | Reading source | |
| 2 | Cognitive Neuroanatomy: General Brain Structure and Functional Units | Reading source | |
| 3 | Cognitive Neuroanatomy: General Brain Structure and Functional Units | Reading source | |
| 4 | Stroop Test and Serial Digit Learning Test | Reading source | |
| 5 | Auditory Verbal Digit Span Test- Form B | Reading source | |
| 6 | Auditory Verbal Learning Test | Reading source | |
| 7 | Auditory Verbal Learning Test | Reading source | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading source | |
| 9 | Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices Test | Reading source | |
| 10 | General Principles of Psychotropic Drug Use | Reading source | |
| 11 | Neuropsychological Tests for Assesment of Cognitive Processes in Schizophrenia: Measurement of memory and attention. Cognitive Disorders in Schizophrenia and Use of Neuropsychological Tests | Reading source | |
| 12 | Neuropsychological Approaches In Adolescence with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Reading source | |
| 13 | Neuropsychological Assessment in Substance Addiction | Reading source | |
| 14 | Neuropsychological Assessment in Substance Addiction General Overview | Reading source | |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Reading source | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading source | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading source |