Information Package / Course Catalogue
Psychopharmachology
Course Code: PSİ415
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In addition to the definition and research methods of psychopharmacology, the role of various neurotransmitters in mental and motor functions, the psychoactive effect mechanisms of addictive substances and psychiatric drugs.

Course Content

Neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and psychopharmacological intervention; basic concepts of psychopharmacology; psychopharmacological drugs such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, psychostimulants, opiate analgesics, sedative hypnotics, hallucinogens within the scope of psychiatric interventions based on biological models and their effects and mechanisms of action in the central nervous system; their use in psychological disorders.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the basic assumptions and historical development of psychopharmacology
2.Defines biological models that form the basis of psychopharmacology and the neurobiological processes
3.Knows the neurobiology and pharmacological treatment of addiction
4.Knows the mechanisms of action of psychiatric drugs in a relationship with psychopathology
5.Defines the research methods used in the field of psychopharmacology and drug development process
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Psikofarmakoloji, Nevzat Yüksel, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2007.
2.Psikofarmakolojinin Temelleri ve Deneysel Araştırma Teknikleri, Tayfun Uzbay, Çizgi Tıp Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2004.
3.İlaçla Tedavi Efsanesi: Psikiyatrik İlaç Kullanımına Eleştirel Bir Bakış, Joanna Moncrieff, Metis Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2010
4.Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the brain and behavior. Jerrold S. Meyer, Linda F. Quenzer,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and pharmacological interventions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of psychopharmacology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Antidepressants
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anxiolytics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Antipsychotics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Psychostimulants
Week 7 - Theoretical
Opioid analgesics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sedative hypnotics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hallucinogens
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dementia and its treatment
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sleep disorders and their treatment
Week 12 - Theoretical
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Impulsivity, compulsivity and dependency
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
5
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2
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2
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2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026