Tourism and Hotel Management
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:

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 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) Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2) Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3) To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4) Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5) To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6) Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7) Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8) To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9) Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2)	Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3)	To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4)	Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5)	To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6)	Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7)	Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8)	To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9)	Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

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