PSY312 Selected Topics İn Cognitive Psychology IIIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY312
Course Name: Selected Topics İn Cognitive Psychology II
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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):
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) At the end of this course, the students will be able to identify the major questions in cognition through the theories developed in the area of research.
2) At the end of this course, the students will be able to explain the cognitive processes like the model of information processing, the structure and process of information processing, and attention.
3) At the end of this course, the students will be able to identify the fundamental structures and processes within the brain.
4) At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the types and the contents of memory
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) At the end of this course, the students will be able to discuss the related theories in the area of cognition.
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) Introduction of the topics to be covered during the term It will be given to students before the lesson
2) Perception It will be given to students before the lesson
3) Perception It will be given to students before the lesson
4) Information processing processes It will be given to students before the lesson
5) midterm exam review of past work
6) Information processing It will be given to students before the lesson
7) Attention, attention processes It will be given to students before the lesson
8) Visual processing, object recognition and agnosia It will be given to students before the lesson
9) Short term memory It will be given to students before the lesson
10) Episodic long term memory It will be given to students before the lesson
11) Semantic long term memory It will be given to students before the lesson
12) Memory disorders It will be given to students before the lesson
13) review of past lessons current past lecture notes in students
14) Final exam Past lessons

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
Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel
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

2

4

5

3

Program Outcomes
1) 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.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
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.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) 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.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) 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.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 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.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
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.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) 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.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) 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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 14 28
Project 14 14
Homework Assignments 14 42
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 174