Psychology
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:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

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 :

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) 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
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