Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Psychology (Englısh)
Course Information
ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
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Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
Hour / Week | |||||
PSY339 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites and co-requisites | none |
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Language of instruction | Turkish |
Type | Elective |
Level of Course | Bachelor's |
Lecturer | |
Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
Suggested Subject | none |
Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
Objectives of the Course | Provide basic information regarding the neurobiological mechanisms and behavioral effects of abused substances. |
Contents of the Course | This course covers basic information on different aspects of substance abuse, such as neuropharmacology, toxicity, addiction, preventation, and treatnment. |
Learning Outcomes of Course
# | Learning Outcomes |
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1 | Explain and compare the underlying assumptions of current treatment approaches for substance abuse |
2 | Compare and contrast the information on this issue gathered through mass media with information obtained from this course |
3 | Explain how abused substances affect brain |
4 | Give examples of route of administration and behavioral effects of abused substances |
5 | Classify abused substances |
Course Syllabus
# | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
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1 | Differentiating addiction and abuse | presentation and discussion |
2 | Molecular mechanisms of abused substances | presentation and discussion |
3 | Pharmacokinetics | presentation and discussion |
4 | Depressants-I: Alcohol and opiates | presentation and discussion |
5 | Depressants-II: Barbiturates and benzodiazepines | presentation and discussion |
6 | Stimulants: Crack-cocaine and amphetamines | presentation and discussion |
7 | Midterm exam | |
8 | Hallucinogenes | presentation and discussion |
9 | Marijuana and other cannabinoids | presentation and discussion |
10 | Inhalants | presentation and discussion |
11 | Nicotine and caffeine | presentation and discussion |
12 | Steroids | presentation and discussion |
13 | Social and legal aspects of substance abuse and addiction | presentation and discussion |
14 | Preventation and treatment approaches | presentation and discussion |
15 | Preventation and treatment approaches | presentation and discussion |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
# | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
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1 | Maisto, S. A. (2004). Drug use and abuse (4th ed.). Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. | ||
2 | McKim, W. A. (2007). Drugs and behavior: An introduction to behavioral pharmacology. Pearson Education. |
Method of Assessment
# | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
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1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
# | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
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1 | Explain and compare the underlying assumptions of current treatment approaches for substance abuse | 1͵2͵5 | 1͵2 |
2 | Compare and contrast the information on this issue gathered through mass media with information obtained from this course | 1͵2͵3͵6 | 1͵2 |
3 | Explain how abused substances affect brain | 1͵2͵3͵5 | 1͵2 |
4 | Give examples of route of administration and behavioral effects of abused substances | 1͵2͵5͵6͵7 | 1͵2 |
5 | Classify abused substances | 1͵2͵7͵8͵9 | 1͵2 |
Work Load Details
# | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
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1 | Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
16 | Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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