COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CNP5035	Clinical Neuropsychology	Spring	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK
Course Objectives:	This course provides an overview of clinical neuropsychology, focusing on the relationship between brain function and behavior. Students will learn about neuropsychological assessment, major neurocognitive disorders, and the application of neuropsychology in clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Understand the fundamentals of clinical neuropsychology.
- Identify neurocognitive disorders and their underlying neural mechanisms.
- Apply neuropsychological assessment tools to evaluate cognitive function.
- Interpret findings from neuropsychological evaluations in clinical settings.
- Examine treatment approaches for cognitive and behavioral impairments.

Course Content

Introduction to clinical neuropsychology and its historical background

Brain structure and functional neuroanatomy

Neuropsychological assessment tools and evaluation processes

Disorders of attention, executive functions, memory, language, visuospatial and motor skills

Neuropsychological aspects of psychiatric conditions

Cognitive effects of traumatic brain injury, dementia, and epilepsy

The role of neuroimaging techniques in clinical neuropsychology

Ethical principles, professional responsibilities, and common clinical challenges

Case-based discussions and approaches to assessment and cognitive rehabilitation

Integration of current research and general review sessions

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1 Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology	Lezak et al. (2012), Neuropsychological Assessment, Ch. 1
2)	2 Brain Structure and Function	Kolb & Whishaw (2015), Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
3)	3 Neuropsychological Assessment Techniques	Strauss et al. (2006), A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests
4)	4 Attention and Executive Function Disorders	Stuss & Knight (2013), Principles of Frontal Lobe Function
5)	5 Memory Disorders and Amnesia	Squire & Wixted (2011), Memory Systems of the Brain
6)	6 Language and Communication Disorders	Goodglass & Kaplan (2001), The Assessment of Aphasia
7)	7 Visuospatial and Motor Disorders	Heilman & Valenstein (2011), Clinical Neuropsychology
8)	8 Neuropsychology of Psychiatric Disorders	David & Aitken (2011), Neuropsychology of Mental Illness
9)	9 Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Rehabilitation	Mateer et al. (2005), Cognitive Rehabilitation
10)	10 Neurodegenerative Disorders and Dementia	Patterson & Hodges (2012), Cognitive Approaches to Dementia
11)	11 Neuropsychology in Epilepsy	Hermann et al. (2007), Neuropsychology of Epilepsy
12)	12 Neuroimaging and Neuropsychology	Gazzaniga et al. (2018), Cognitive Neuroscience
13)	13 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Neuropsychology	Bush (2005), Ethical Practice in Forensic Neuropsychology
14)	14 General Review and Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Lezak et al. (2012), Neuropsychological Assessment, Ch. 1
Kolb & Whishaw (2015), Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
Strauss et al. (2006), A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests
Stuss & Knight (2013), Principles of Frontal Lobe Function
Squire & Wixted (2011), Memory Systems of the Brain
Goodglass & Kaplan (2001), The Assessment of Aphasia
Heilman & Valenstein (2011), Clinical Neuropsychology
David & Aitken (2011), Neuropsychology of Mental Illness
Mateer et al. (2005), Cognitive Rehabilitation
Patterson & Hodges (2012), Cognitive Approaches to Dementia
Hermann et al. (2007), Neuropsychology of Epilepsy
Gazzaniga et al. (2018), Cognitive Neuroscience
Bush (2005), Ethical Practice in Forensic Neuropsychology

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	25	25
Final	1	25	25
Total Workload			193

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.	1
1)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.	2
1)	To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	2
1)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning	3
1)	To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.	4
1)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.	3
1)	To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	2
2)	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.	1
2)	To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	2
2)	To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines,	2
2)	To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary.	4
3)	To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.	2
3)	To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.	5