PSY414 Selected Topics İn Experimental PsychologyIstanbul 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: PSY414
Course Name: Selected Topics İn Experimental Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to criticize the current issues in the field of experimental psychology such as perception, attention, memory and learning; to evaluate the contributions of new developments and current applications as theoretical and methodological assessment and, to make an application in a selected area of cognitive psychology.
Course Content: It will cover experimental psychology within the scope of cognitive psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to convey their written and verbal thoughts on solutions to memory-related problems.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to make explanations about memory to various audiences, and convey their thoughts, verbally and in writing, about the solution proposals for the problems.
Learning Competence
1) At the end of this course, students make applications related to memory and students in collaboration with experts from other disciplines.
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of this course, students know and apply methods in memory research.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in memory as they have basic and general knowledge about memory.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • The historical background of the body-mind problem -
2) • Basic principles and concepts of Information Processing Theory Reading the required materials
3) • Historical background of memory studies Reading the required materials
4) • Basic principles and concepts of multiple memory systems Reading the required materials
5) • Short-term and long-term memory classification Reading the required materials
6) • Episodic-semantic-procedural memory classification Reading the required materials
7) • Implicit-explicit memory classification Reading the required materials
8) • Implicit-explicit memory classification Reading the required materials
9) • Introduction of autobiographical and flash memory types Reading the required materials
10) • Introduction of autobiographical and flash memory types Reading the required materials
11) • Introduction of autobiographical and flash memory types Reading the required materials
12) • Introducing working memory and meta memory types Reading the required materials
13) • Introducing working memory and meta memory types Reading the required materials
14) • General evaluation -
15) Final Exam Preparation for the final exam

Sources

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
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
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 12 % 20
Midterms 2 % 30
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 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 45
Presentations / Seminar 15 45
Homework Assignments 15 45
Quizzes 12 12
Midterms 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 201