Course Objectives: |
This course serves as a general introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Topics covered include information processing, attention, memory, retrieval and coding, decision making and problem solving, learning, and language. |
Course Content: |
This course serves as a general introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Topics covered include information processing, attention, memory, retrieval and coding, decision making and problem solving, learning, and language. |
Week |
Subject |
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1) |
Syllabus
Cognitive psychology, its branches and history |
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2) |
Cognitive Neuroscience |
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3) |
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4) |
Pattern Recognition |
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5) |
Memory – Short-Term Memory & Long-Term Memory |
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6) |
Memory – Implicit Memory & Explicit Memory |
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7) |
Pattern Recognition
Cognitive Neuroscience |
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8) |
Memory Models |
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9) |
Mnemonics |
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10) |
The Representation of Knowledge |
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11) |
Mental Imagery |
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12) |
Thinking (Linguistics, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Creativity, Intelligence) |
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13) |
Mental Imagery |
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14) |
Memory
Pattern Recognition
Perception and Attention
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15) |
All topics studied through 14 weeks |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
5 |
2) |
With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
5 |
3) |
Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
5 |
4) |
Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
5 |
5) |
Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
5 |
6) |
Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
5 |