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. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
[1] The instructor will distribute detailed outlines.
[2] The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations. |
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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 |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study. |
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Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained. |
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3) |
Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field. |
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4) |
Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life. |
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5) |
Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills. |
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6) |
Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences. |
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7) |
Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences. |
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Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work. |
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9) |
Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology. |
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