PSL613 - ADVANCED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PSL613 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThe course aims to gain the knowledge and experimentation skill in contemporary developments and problems in cognitive psychology. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain contemporary developments and problems in cognitive psychology,
  2. Know new areas of application
  3. Explain the advantages and limitations of measurement techniques
  4. Discuss the role of brain imaging techniques on cognitive psychology
Course ContentThe course covers current developments and problems in cognitive psychology, new areas of application in cognitive psychology, new measurement techniques in cognitive psychology, and the role of brain imaging techniques on cognitive psychology.
Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Banu TAVAT
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Banu TAVAT
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None 
ReferencesPatten, K.E. & Campbell, S.R. (2011). Educational neuroscience: Initiatives and emerging issues. Oxford: Wiley-Balckwell.
Berthoz, A. (2006). Emotion & Reason: The cognitive neuroscience of decision making. New York: Oxford University Press.
Otha, N., MacLeod, C.M. & Uttl, B. (2005). Dynamic cognitive processes. Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
Mesulam, M.M. (2000). Principles of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.(2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Cangöz, B. (2009). Yaşlılıkta Bilişsel ve Psikolojik Değişim. Geriatri: Yaşlı Sağlığına Multidisipliner Yaklaşım. (Ed. Y.Gökçe-Kutsal) Ankara: Türk Eczacılar Birliği Eczacılık Akademisi Yayını No:4. (s. 99-104).
Cangöz, B. (2009). Hafif Bilişsel Bozuklukta Nöropsikolojik
Değerlendirme. Nörolojide Yeni Ufuklar: Alzheimer Hastalığı ve Diğer Demanslar (Ed. K.Selekler). Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevi.
(s. 97-108).
Current scientific articles 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Current developments and problems in cognitive psychology.
Week 2Current developments and problems in cognitive psychology.
Week 3Current developments and problems in cognitive psychology.
Week 4Current developments and problems in cognitive psychology.
Week 5New application areas in cognitive psychology
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7New application areas in cognitive psychology
Week 8New application areas in cognitive psychology
Week 9New application areas in cognitive psychology
Week 10New measurement techniques in cognitive psychology
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12New measurement techniques in cognitive psychology
Week 13New measurement techniques in cognitive psychology
Week 14Usage of brain imaging techniques in cognitive psychology
Week 15Usage of brain imaging techniques in cognitive psychology
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation330
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes550
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)11555
Presentation / Seminar Preparation3515
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)22040
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3373198

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.X    
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.X    
8. It produces frameworks within the framework of social responsibility.X    
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.  X  
13. Information is shared at scientific meetings.X    

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