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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY311

Course Name:

Selected Topics İn Cognitive Psychology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department 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):

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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

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
Preliminary Jury	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Total Workload			182