Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Courses given by:
Course Objectives:
Developing a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in readings and research in neurological psychology
Course Content:
Analysis of contemporary findings and theories in readings and research in neurological psychology.
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 |
| Developing an understanding of theories in readings and research in neurological psychology | 1,2,4 | 1,2,4 | C, D, G |
| Developing a sense of how recent research findings in neurological psychology contributed to psychology in general and how theories of psychology in general contribute to our understanding of neurological psychology | 3,8,10,11,12,14,15,16 | 1,2,4 | C, D, G |
| Being able to design a research project in neurological psychology and run the research | 5,6,7,9,13 | 1,2,4 | C, D, G |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Theories in neurological psychology | |
| 3 | Research methodology in neurological psychology | |
| 4 | Existing research findings in neurological psychology | |
| 5 | Contemporary research findings in neurological psychology | |
| 6 | Presentations | |
| 7 | Presentations | |
| 8 | Designing research in neurological psychology | |
| 9 | Writing introductory section in research | |
| 10 | Collecting data | |
| 11 | Collecting data | |
| 12 | Data entry and analysis methods | |
| 13 | Data entry and analysis methods | |
| 14 | Submission preparation | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Contemporary readings in neurological psychology |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | Data collection or literature review |
| Exams | None |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Presentation | 1 | 80 |
| Participation | 20 | |
| Assignment | 0 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 50 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| 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.
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| 2 | Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. | + | |||||
| 3 | Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. | + | |||||
| 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. | + | |||||
| 5 | Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. | + | |||||
| 6 | Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. | + | |||||
| 7 | Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. | + | |||||
| 8 | Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. | + | |||||
| 9 | Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. | + | |||||
| 10 | Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. | + | |||||
| 11 | Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. | + | |||||
| 12 | Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. | + | |||||
| 13 | Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. | + | |||||
| 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. | + | |||||
| 15 | Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. | + | |||||
| 16 | Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. | + | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| 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 | 8 | 112 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Work Load | 179 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7,16 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||