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

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY415
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?: No
Type of course: University 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 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: This course includes neuropsychological tests, materials, instructions, forms of administration and scoring, and applying and scoring the relevant test to students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To know the general aspects of neuropsychology.
2) To know the basic techniques and approaches of neuropsychology.
3) To apply and score some neuropsychological tests.
4) To know the neuropsychological profiles in various neuropsychiatric diseases.
5) To have information about how the results obtained can be used for the benefit of patients together with experts from other disciplines.
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) Beginning of Courses/ Introduction Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Psychometrics in Neuropsychological Assessment Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Norms Selection in Neuropsychological Assessment Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) Story Retrieval Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Story Retrieval Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) To introduce and explain the theoretical framework and application of the Stroop Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) Introducing and explaining the Stroop Test's administration and scoring system Lecturer's notes and related articles
8) Midterm None
9) To introduce and explain the theoretical framework and application of the Marking Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Introduce and explain the application form and scoring system of the Marking Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Introducing and explaining the theoretical framework and application of the Raven Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Introducing and explaining the Raven Test's administration and scoring system Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) To introduce and explain the theoretical framework and application of the Wisconsin Card Matching Test. Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Introduce and explain the administration and scoring system of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) Review Lecturer's notes and related articles
16) Final Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kolb, B. & Whishaw, I.Q. (2015). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, sixth Edition. Worth Publishers
References: Kolb, B. & Whishaw, I.Q. (2015). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, sixth Edition. Worth Publishers

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

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
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 9 27
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 179