Graduate Education Institute · Clinical Psychology · Doctorate
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ali Güven KILIÇOĞLU
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to enable students to recognize and discuss basic concepts in abnormal psychology, to conduct literature research and evaluate current issues and concepts.
Course Content
This course includes a review and presentation of current literature on abnormal psychology.
Required Resources
Frank, R. I., & Davidson, J. (2014). The transdiagnostic road map to case formulation and treatment planning: Practical guidance for clinical decision making. New Harbinger Publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learning current discussions on abnormal psychology
- Learning alternative perspectives on abnormal psychology
- To gain the ability to write review articles
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentationCase Study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 40 | 3 | 120 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction | Course syllabus |
| 2 | Psychiatric Interview and Semiology-I | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Psychiatric Interview and Semiology-II | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Psychiatric Interview and Semiology-III | Lecture Notes, Case Examples |
| 5 | Psychiatric Interview and Semiology-IV | Lecture Notes, Case Examples |
| 6 | Schizophrenia - I, Case Discussions | Lecture Notes Mental Health and Disorders |
| 7 | Schizophrenia-II, Current Research | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Midterms | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Other Psychotic Disorders | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 10 | Mood Disorders I | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 11 | Mood Disorders II | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 12 | Anxiety Disorders I | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 13 | Anxiety Disorders II | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 14 | Clinical Psychopharmacology I | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 15 | Clinical Psychopharmacology II | Lecture Notes Current Literature |
| 16 | Finals | Lecture Notes Current Literature |