PSL610 - APPLICATION IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY-II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
APPLICATION IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY-II PSL610 2nd Semester 2 2 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Field Trip
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
Drill and Practice
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Sait ULUÇ 
Course objectiveThe main objective of this course is preparation and running a research proposal in the field (i.e., hospitals, nursing houses, schools etc.).  
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain the application areas of cognitive psychology
  2. Prepare a research proposa
  3. Apply a research in the field, gather and analyze data
  4. Write a research report.
  5. Present in the scientific congress
Course ContentThe course covers preparing a research proposal related to appliedcognitive psychology (such as hospital, school, retired homes etc.), collecting and analyzing data, preparing research report, and present scientific congress.

Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sait ULUÇ
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sait ULUÇ
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None 
ReferencesHerrmann, D.J., Yoder, C.Y., Gruneberg, M. & Payne, D.G. (2006).
Applied cognitive psychology. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Current scientific articles. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Application area of cognitive psychology
Week 2Application in the field
Week 3Application in the field
Week 4Preparation of research proposal
Week 5Preparation of research proposal
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Preparation of research proposal
Week 8Preparation of research proposal
Week 9Preparation of research proposal
Week 10Preparation of research proposal
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Data analysis
Week 13Prepare research report
Week 14Prepare research report
Week 15Prepare research report
Week 16Final exam (Term project accepted as final exam)

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities430
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes650
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 2 32
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities41040
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21530
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload5172212

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.  X  
2. Understands the relationships between theoretical and applied knowledge and other disciplines in psychology.  X  
3. Understands the cause and consequences of the transformation of life.     
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.X    
5. Acts in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.    X
6. Presenting solution suggestions with reporting data.    X
7. Interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies are carried out in psychology.     
8. It produces frameworks within the framework of social responsibility.     
9. Personal and professional life embraces the lifelong learning solution.  X  
10. Adopts and applies critical approach.    X
11. Conducts research using psychology knowledge and skills and evaluates the literature analysis of the results.    X
12. Takes master's education to an advanced level in the academic and practical field.     
13. Information is shared at scientific meetings.     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest