Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

KPSK575

Course Name:

Neuropsychology

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
6		6	15

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to gain a clinical and cognitive perspective on neuropsychological processes and to give information about the evaluation of cognitive processes in terms of clinical and cognitive processes.
Course Content:	The introduction and basic subjects of cognitive neuropsychology, which is a branch of science that examines the relationship between mind and brain, constitute the content of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to explain the basic concepts of neuropsychology.
2) To be able to explain the cognitive domains that neuropsychological tests are associated with.
3) Explain the development, structure and functions of the brain.
4) To be able to explain the brain-cognition relationship on the basis of cognitive and clinical neuropsychology
5) To be able to obtain and use the necessary information to evaluate, follow and diagnose the deterioration in neuropsychological processes.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neuropsychology: Its History and Development	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press (Bölüm 1: The Discipline of Neuropsychology; ss. 3-22). Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers (Bölüm 1: The Development of Neuropsychology; ss. 1-29)
2)	Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System	lecturer's notes and presentations
3)	The structure and functioning of the central nervous system; brain structures and development	lecturer's notes and presentations
4)	Brain and Basic Structures in the Brain	lecturer's notes and presentations
5)	Cerebellum and Spinal Cord Functions and Disorders	lecturer's notes and presentations
6)	Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System	lecturer's notes and presentations
7)	Consciousness, arousal, and attention	lecturer's notes and presentations
8)	Midterm	None
9)	Memory	lecturer's notes and presentations
10)	Neuron, Neuron Regions	lecturer's notes and presentations
11)	Cognitive profile in neurological and psychiatric diseases	lecturer's notes and presentations
12)	Neuropsychological evaluation	lecturer's notes and presentations
13)	Serotonin, Noradrenaline, Dopamine	lecturer's notes and presentations
14)	The Relationship between the Endocrine System and Neuropsychology	lecturer's notes and presentations
15)	FINAL	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press (Bölüm 1: The Discipline of Neuropsychology; ss. 3-22). Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers (Bölüm 1: The Development of Neuropsychology; ss. 1-29)
Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers (Bölüm 3: Organization of the Nervous System; ss. 51-82. Schoenberg, M. R. & Scott, J. G. (2011). The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology A Syndrome-Based Approach. Springer (Bölüm 3: Neuroanatomy Primer: Structure and Function of the Human Nervous System; ss. 59-127)
Kumral, E. (2014). Klinik nöropsikoloji ve nöropsikiyatrik hastalıklar.
Carlson, N. R. (2011). Fizyolojik psikoloji davranışın nörolojik temelleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

References:

Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press (Chapter 1: The Discipline of Neuropsychology; pp. 3-22). Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers (Chapter 1: The Development of Neuropsychology; pp. 1-29)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Clinical Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students who successfully complete the Clinical Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	32	448
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			451