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Course Code: 
PSY 224
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
To familiarize students with the science of mental processes.
Course Content: 

Experimental evidence and theoretical perspectives on processes such as perception, attention, visual imagery and memory, as well as some neurological background for cognition is emphasised.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

To learn and understand mental processes

1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16

1, 2, 4

A, B, C, D

To learn and understand the methods of measurement and experimentation in cognitive psychology

1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16

1,2, 4

A, B, C, D

To be able to generate new research ideas in cognitive psychology

1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16

2,4

C, D

To be able to set up an experiment to test a research question in cognitive psychology

1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16

2,4

C, D

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to the course

Book, lecture slides

2

Perception

Book, lecture slides

3

Perception

Book, lecture slides

4

Attention

Book, lecture slides

5

Short Term Memory/Working Memory

Book, lecture slides

6

MIDTERM

Book, lecture slides, lecture notes

7

Different Forms of Acquisition and Retrieval

Book, lecture slides

8

Long Term Memory

Book, lecture slides

9

Long Term Memory

Book, lecture slides

10

Memory Errors/ Autobiographical Memory

Book, lecture slides

11

Decision Making/Problem Solving/Reasoning

Book, lecture slides

12

Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology

Book, lecture slides

13

Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology

Book, lecture slides

14

Contemporary Research in Cognitive Psychology

Lecture notes

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Ashcraft, M. H., & Radvansky, G. A. (2010). Cognition (5th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Goldstein, E. B. (2011). Cognitive Psychology (3rd edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning

Additional Resources

Research and Review Papers in Cognitive Psychology

 

 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-term

1

33.3

Assignment

1

33.3

Presentation/Assignment

1

33.3

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

40

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

60

Total

 

100

       
 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

 

 

 

x

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

 

 

 

x

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

 

 

x

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

 

x

 

 

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

 

x

 

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

 

 

x

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

 

 

 

x

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

 

 

 

x

 

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

x

 

 

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

 

x

 

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

x

 

 

 

 

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

x

 

 

 

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

x

 

 

 

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

x

 

 

 

 

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

 

 

x

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

 

 

x

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

6

84

Mid-Term

1

10

10

Homework

1

10

10

Presentation

1

15

15

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

176

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7,04

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7