PSL624 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY PSL624 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesBasic knowledge in human development
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this course is to explain developmental psychopathology field, the perspective of the field, researches in this area and the main disorders of childhood. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Defines the developmental psychopathology perspective
  2. Lists the risks and the factors affecting the process of development
  3. Defines developmental disorders
  4. Reports the an individually selected developmental disorder within the framework of the relevant literature
  5. Discusses an individually selected developmental disorder within the framework of the relevant literature
Course ContentThis course include the perspective of developmental psychopathology as a separate discipline from developmental psychology and clinical child psychology, influences and risks in the developmental process and concordantly the main developmental disorders in childhood.
Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sait ULUÇ
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sait ULUÇ
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None 
ReferencesWicks-Nelson , R., & Israel, A. C. (2005). Behavior disorders of childhood. (6th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to Developmental Psychopathology
Week 2Introduction to Developmental Psychopathology
Week 3The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective
Week 4Influences and Risks in the Developmental Process
Week 5Research in Developmental Psychopathology: Its Role and Methods
Week 6Anxiety Disorders
Week 7Mood Disorders
Week 8Conduct Problems
Week 9Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Week 10Language and Learning Disorders
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Mental Retardation
Week 13Mental Retardation
Week 14Autism and Schizophrenia
Week 15Disorders of Basic Physical Functions
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)148112
Presentation / Seminar Preparation155
Project000
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)11515
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3461210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.    X
2. Understands the relationships between theoretical and applied knowledge and other disciplines in psychology.   X 
3. Understands the cause and consequences of the transformation of life.   X 
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.X    
5. Acts in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.  X  
6. Presenting solution suggestions with reporting data.  X  
7. Interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies are carried out in psychology.X    
8. It produces frameworks within the framework of social responsibility. X   
9. Personal and professional life embraces the lifelong learning solution.X    
10. Adopts and applies critical approach.    X
11. Conducts research using psychology knowledge and skills and evaluates the literature analysis of the results.    X
12. Takes master's education to an advanced level in the academic and practical field.  X  
13. Information is shared at scientific meetings.  X  

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