PSYC421 TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710421 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. V.DOĞU ERDENER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of childhood disorders. The focus will be on data collection and analyses techniques, including behavioural and neurophysiological measures. Article analysis will be at the core of the course - this will involve delivery of information about brain imaging techniques, gene-environment interaction, self-report measures, different types of statistical analysis (e.g., path analysis), symptoms of and treatment approaches to disorders.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to look at psychopathology from a developmental perspective while familiarizing students with the main disorders of childhood.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Characteristics of common disorders in childhood
- Diagnostic classification, epidemiology and aetiology of common psychological problems, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and conduct disorder
- Cognitive, behavioural, and physiological research concerning psychological disorders in children
- A range of data collection and analysis techniques used in developmental research
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution