TNB787 - EVELUATION of COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVELUATION of COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS | TNB787 | Any Semester/Year | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Observation Team/Group Work Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Drill and Practice Case Study Problem Solving Brain Storming | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof. Dr. Esen Saka-Topçuoğlu, Prof. Dr. Elif Barışkın | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of this course is to teach evaluation of cognitive functions such as attention, memory, executive functions and visuo-spatial functions by employing neuropsychological tests, structured interview techniques, scales and questionnaires for both clinical and research purposes. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Neuropsychological tests, questionnaires and scales that evaluate cognitive functions and neuropsychiatric profiles are commonly used in clinics and research settings. In this course, the use of these tools in clinical and research settings will be assessed. | |||||
| References | 1. Neuropsychological assessment. Oxford University Press, 2004 2. A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests?: Administration, Norms, and Commentary. Oxford University Press, 2006. 3. Current literature search | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Evaluation of attention |
| Week 2 | Evaluation of memory-1 |
| Week 3 | Evaluation of memory -2 |
| Week 4 | Evaluation of executive functions-1 |
| Week 5 | Evaluation of executive functions-2 |
| Week 6 | Evaluation of executive functions-2 |
| Week 7 | Neuropsychological tests in differentiation of dementing illnesses |
| Week 8 | Structured interview in dementia |
| Week 9 | Evaluation of activities in daily living |
| Week 10 | Evaluation of neuropsychiatric symptoms |
| Week 11 | Reliability and validity of neuropsychological tests |
| Week 12 | Use of neuropsychological tests, scales and questionnaires for research purposes |
| Week 13 | Scientific article analysis |
| Week 14 | Scientific article analysis |
| Week 15 | General Test Preparation |
| Week 16 | General Examination |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 20 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 5 | 10 |
| Presentation | 5 | 5 |
| Project | 1 | 5 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 5 | 15 | 75 |
| Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework assignment | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 54 | 84 | 301 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. PhD students will be able to follow the international level scientific publications, apply this information in their study, be highly capable of understand the scientific basics and follow the latest scientific developments very well. | X | ||||
| 2. They are capable of reaching out to all the resources concerning the study and aware of recent developments, have a scientific critical look at the works in neuroscience field(could examine national or international journal papers at the level of a scientific referee and write a scientific report with their ideas clearly stated).These skills are assessed in the literature research and seminar courses. | X | ||||
| 3. They have the ability to find solutions with original methods and ideas to the scientific problem. Thesis progress reports and thesis dissertation will be used to assess whether these skills are obtained or not. | X | ||||
| 4. At the end, the PhD will acquire scientific leadership features in the field of neuroscience. | X | ||||
| 5. Could produce a joint project with other researchers in the field of neuroscience or other areas, conduct a project from beginning to end, establish their own scientific group, transfer knowledge and skills to the beginners. | X | ||||
| 6. Critically evaluates the data obtained. In this purpose, should criticize the scientific papers represented in the literature research course and suggest original solutions. | X | ||||
| 7. Could develop notable laboratory applications in the field of neuroscience. | X | ||||
| 8. PhD will acquire some skills and features to be an independent researcher and a qualified educator at the end of the program. | X | ||||
| 9. PhD will be capable of developing and implementing new methods in the field of interest. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest