Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500404104HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT -IICompulsory245
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
In this course, theories encompassing the bio-psycho-social development of individuals within the framework of the interaction of social systems such as families, groups, organizations, institutions, communities, and societies are discussed, along with theories and issues related to young adulthood, middle age, and old age.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1They will be able to define the ecological/social system framework.
2They will comprehend that humans are biopsychosocial beings.
3They will understand the effects of environment-based concepts such as social, economic, and cultural structure, class, poverty, oppression, discrimination, and sexism on behavior and development, as well as the impact of the concept of diversity on individuals.
4They will learn about the developmental tasks of young adulthood, middle age, and old age periods and be able to establish necessary connections regarding developmental needs and risk and protective factors.
5They will be able to establish a theoretical foundation for social work intervention.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
This course includes summarizing the developmental processes of infancy, childhood, and adolescence; explaining the concept of mental health and classifying mental illnesses; discussing the young adulthood period, developmental tasks, and the biological and psychological aspects of young adulthood; addressing the social and environmental aspects of young adulthood such as forming a family, choosing a partner, and family life cycle; examining the social and environmental aspects of young adulthood concerning effective communication between parents and children, parenting attitudes, and some emotional and behavioral issues; exploring the biological aspects of middle age, including physical functions, sensory organs, menopause-andropause, and midlife crisis; discussing the psychosocial aspects of middle age, including developmental tasks of middle age and the importance of communication; analyzing the social and environmental aspects of middle age, including macro-micro theories related to middle age, poverty and unemployment, and family problems; discussing the developmental tasks of old age; examining the biological and psychological aspects of old age, including diseases of old age and theories related to successful aging; exploring the social and psychological aspects of old age, including the impact of life events on aging, guidelines for moderate psychological preparation for aging, death, and euthanasia; discussing the process of death and mourning; addressing the problems encountered in old age and social work applications; and concluding with an evaluation of the topics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Development in Adolescence (12-21 years)
2Development and Risks in Adolescence (12-21 years)
3Explanation of Mental Health Concept and Classification of Mental Illnesses
4Biological and Psychological Aspects of Young Adulthood
5Social and Environmental Aspects of Young Adulthood (Marriage, Partner Selection, Family Life Cycle - Watching a Film and Discussion)
6Biological Aspects of Middle Age (Physical Functions, Sensory Organs, Menopause-Andropause, Midlife Crisis)
7Psychosocial Aspects of Middle Age (Developmental Tasks of Middle Age, Communication and Its Importance)
8Midterm Exam
9Sexual Orientation
10The Elderly Period and the Ecological Environment
11Biological Aspects of Old Age (Definition of Old Age, Diseases of Old Age).
12Psychological Aspects of Old Age (Developmental Tasks of Old Age, Theories Related to Successful Aging)
13Psychological Aspects of Old Age (Impact of Life Events on Aging, Guidelines for Moderate Psychological Preparation for Aging, Death, and Euthanasia - Sharing of a Case Example and Discussion)
14Social and Environmental Aspects of Old Age (Recently Discovered Minority Group: Elderly). Some Issues Encountered in Old Age and Social Work
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Homework130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14114
Discussion14228
Question-Answer8540
Individual Study for Mid term Examination10110
Individual Study for Final Examination10110
Homework10550
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)154
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