Genetics and Bioengineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI311

Course Name:

Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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 :

Prof. Dr. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. ELİF NAZLI AKBAŞ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to cover the topics that are mentioned in the Cognitive Psychology course in general, but that need to be dealt with in more detail both in terms of importance in the field and in order for students to achieve the necessary gains.
Course Content:	Memory, attention and memory relationship, planning, decision making, theory of mind, information processing in depression, cognitive difficulties in ADHD will be discussed for two weeks.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn the basic concepts in cognitive psychology, to have the knowledge of the literature after the selected concepts are discussed in detail.
2) To have an idea about memory, thinking, decision making
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Being able to participate in a critical perspective on the topics covered
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To be able to combine what is learned in the lesson with the topics in other lessons
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the topics to be covered during the term	They are expected to come by doing research on Cognitive Psychology topics.
2)	Memory	It will be given to the students before the lesson.
3)	Memory	It will be given to the students before the lesson.
4)	Thinking processes	It will be given to the students before the lesson
5)	Thinking processes	It will be given to the students before the lesson
6)	Problem solving -Midterm Exam	It will be given to the students before the lesson
7)	Decision making	It will be given to the students before the lesson
8)	Decision making	It will be given to the students before the lesson.
9)	Cognitive disorders in depression and treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy	It will be given to the students before the lesson.
10)	Cognitive disorders in depression and treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy	It will be given to the students before lesson
11)	Cognitive disorders in attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder	It will be given to the students before lesson
12)	Cognitive disorders in attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder	It will be given to the students before the lesson

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bilişsel Psikoloji, E. Bruce Goldstein Bilişsel Psikoloji, Zihin ve Beyin, Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kossyln Cognitive Psychology, Robert J. Sternberg, Karin Stenberg
References:	Bilişsel Psikoloji, E. Bruce Goldstein Bilişsel Psikoloji, Zihin ve Beyin, Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kossyln Cognitive Psychology, Robert J. Sternberg, Karin Stenberg Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	4
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Group study and homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	12	3	36
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Quizzes	5	20	100
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			182