Psychology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI415

Course Name:

Neuropsychological Tests I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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):

Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
6) A
7) A
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
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 to neuropsychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Standardization stages	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Theoretical and practical information about the Digit Sequence Learning Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Application and scoring of the Digit Sequence Learning Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Theoretical and practical information about the Stroop Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Application and scoring of the Stroop Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Theoretical and practical information about the Marking Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Implementation and scoring of the Marking Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Theoretical and practical information about the Raven Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Application and scoring of the Raven Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Theoretical and practical information about the Wisconsin Card Mapping Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Administration and scoring of the Wisconsin Card Matching Test	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Karakaş, S. (2011). BİLNOT Nöropsikolojik Test Bataryası: Stroop Testi TBAG Formu Araştırma ve Geliştirme Çalışmaları ve Kullanım Kılavuzu. • Makaleler
References:	• Karakaş, S. (2011). BİLNOT Nöropsikolojik Test Bataryası: Stroop Testi TBAG Formu Araştırma ve Geliştirme Çalışmaları ve Kullanım Kılavuzu. • Makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
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.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	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
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.
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

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
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
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	16	48
Total Workload		48