Psychology
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?:

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 :

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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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

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