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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY431

Course Name:

Cognitive Development

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:

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to identify cognitive processes, to provide information about attention, KSB and USB and age-dependent changes in intelligence, to explain the biological and environmental factors playing a role in these changes and, to define important paradigms facing to review cognitive development.
Course Content:	This course includes important experimental paradigms to examine cognitive development, biological and environmental factors that play a role in cognitive processes, attention, SSD and SDB, and age-related changes in intelligence.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students, Have basic and general information about cognitive development.
2) Students can follow current developments in this field and its applications.
3) Students identify experimental paradigms in the study of cognitive development.
4) Students can explain to various audiences on topics related to cognitive development.
5) Students demonstrate an approach to understanding human beings with their biological, psychological and social aspects.
6) Students gain the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
7) Students can collaborate and practice with interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary experts
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)	First Day of Classes/ Introduction to Brain and Cognition	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Perception	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Attention	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Memory I - STM & Working Memory	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Memory II - Long-Term Memory	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Neural Basis of Memory & Everyday Memory	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	MidTerm Exams	None
9)	Midterm Exams	None
10)	Review of Midterm Examination	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Recognition	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Executive Functions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Language	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Final review	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sternberg, R. J., Sternberg, K. & Mıo, J. (2012). Cognitive Psychology (6th Ed.) Wadsworth Cengage
References:	Sternberg, R. J., Sternberg, K. & Mıo, J. (2012). Cognitive Psychology (6th Ed.) Wadsworth Cengage

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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
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	2	20	40
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	24	24
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			179