Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4PSY 219Psychopathology3+0+03501.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course will provide an overview and in-depth analysis of major diagnostic categories found in Chapter 5 of the ICD 10-11 and DSM V.
Course Content The course will provide an overview of major diagnostic categories found in the diagnostic manuals (Chapter 5 of the ICD 10-11 and DSM V.) The focus will be on identifying and distinguishing symptoms through the analysis of case studies.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ezgi Ünal
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
Course Notes Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 14 % 0
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
16
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,13333333333333 154

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate understanding of and ability to identify the various forms of psychopathology.
2 Demonstrate understanding of theoretical differences in considering etiology of various psychopathologies.
3 Demonstrate knowledge relevant to prevention and treatment of major diagnostic categories of mental illness.
4 Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
5 Demonstrate familiarity with major research findings and ethical considerations in the realm of psychopathology.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction and brief history of classification and diagnostic systems Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
2 Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
3 Bipolar & Related Mood Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
4 Personality Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
5 Continuation of Personality Disorders; Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
6 Trauma & Stress related Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
7 Midterm exam Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
8 Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
9 Eating and related Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
10 Sleep and Waking Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
11 Substance Abuse Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
12 Disorders of Childhood Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
13 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
14 Recent trends in diagnosis and treatment perspectives Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
15 Summary/Review Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh
16 Final examination Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, 8th edition (9781119383604) by Deborah C. Beidel and B. Christopher Frueh

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 3 4 5 4
C1 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4
C2 5 5 4 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5
C3 4 5 5 3 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4
C4 5 5 4 3 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 5
C5 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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