| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. In addition, this course aims to conduct researches through the use of neuropsychological tests in 'healthy' individuals. This course aims to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. |
| Course Content: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. In addition, this course aims to conduct researches through the use of neuropsychological tests in 'healthy' individuals. This course aims to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. |
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Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to neuropsychology
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 2) |
Standardization stages
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Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test
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Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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Theoretical and practical information about the Digit Sequence Learning Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 6) |
Application and scoring of the Digit Sequence Learning Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 7) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Stroop Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 8) |
Application and scoring of the Stroop Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 9) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Marking Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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Implementation and scoring of the Marking Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 11) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Raven Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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Application and scoring of the Raven Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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Theoretical and practical information about the Wisconsin Card Mapping Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 14) |
Administration and scoring of the Wisconsin Card Matching Test
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 15) |
All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) |
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| 4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. |
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Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. |
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Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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