PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002036

Ders İsmi:

Selection Topics in Cognitive Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course, in which mental processes will be discussed, is to provide students with theoretical knowledge on perception, attention mechanisms, memory, language, etc. Students will acquire the conceptual structure, related models and neuroscientific explanations of cognitive processes (such as cognition, perception, attention, memory, language, etc) and research results related to these processes.

Course Content:

This course includes basic topics such as a brief history of cognitive psychology, research methods and paradigms in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, perception, attention, pattern recognition, the representation of knowledge, memory models, states of consciousness, short-term memory, long-term memory, mnemonics, mental imagery and language.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define cognitive psychology and explain underlying theoretical considerations in the field of cognitive psychology
2) Describe the historical background of cognitive psychology and discuss cognitive revolution.
3) Identify the main academic disciplines which cognitive psychology is tied.
4) Describe the links between cognitive processes and brain areas.
5) Identify the sensory and perceptual process and describe the basic sensory physiology.
6) Compare and contrast the theories of the pattern recognition, and object perception
7) Define automaticity and attention.
8) Define memory process and explain three type of memory.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
2)	Introduction to Memory	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
3)	Introduction to Memory	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
4)	Brain and Cognition	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
5)	Brain and Cognition	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
6)	Long Term Memory	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
7)	Long Term Memory	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
8)	Midterm	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
9)	Daily Memory	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
10)	Information and Imagination	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
11)	Language	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
12)	Problem Solving	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
13)	Problem Solving	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
14)	Reasoning	[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
15)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	[1] Dersi veren öğretim üyesi tarafından ayrıntılı ders notları verilecektir. [2] Dersi veren öğretim üyesi her dersten önce PowerPoint sunumlarını iletecektir. [1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.
References:	[1] Dersi veren öğretim üyesi tarafından ayrıntılı ders notları verilecektir. [2] Dersi veren öğretim üyesi her dersten önce PowerPoint sunumlarını iletecektir. [1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. [2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.	5
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	7	7
Total Workload			152