PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY4062 | Cognitive Neuropsychology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
Course Objectives: | This course provides an introduction to the study of cognition from a neuropsychological perspective. The course begins with a consideration of conceptual and methodological issues raised by this type of research. Research on various forms of cognitive functions will then be used to illustrate the unique contributions of this perspective to the understanding of cognition. Readings will include studies with patients who have central nervous system dysfunction resulting from trauma or illness, as well as studies that utilize neuroimaging with healthy individuals. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define neuropsychological approach. 2. Define of neuropsychological assessment. 3. Administrate, interpretate, and score neuropsychological tests. 4. Report neuropsychological test results. |
The course includes the topics following development of neuropsychology, origins of human brain and behavior, occipital lobes, parietal lobes,temporal lobes,frontal Lobes, and learning, practice and administration of neuropsychological tests. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Development of Neuropsychology | |
2) | Origins of human brain and behavior | |
3) | Occipital lobes | |
4) | Parietal Lobes | |
5) | Temporal lobes | |
6) | Frontal Lobes | |
7) | Review | |
8) | Neuropsychological test#1: Learning & Practice | |
9) | Neuropsychological test#1: Administration | |
10) | Neuropsychological test#2: Learning & Practice | |
11) | Neuropsychological test#2: Administration | |
12) | Neuropsychological test#3: Learning & Practice | |
13) | Neuropsychological test#3: Administration | |
14) | Reporting procedures | |
15) | Final | |
16) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I.Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers. 2. Lezak, M.D. (1995). Neuropsychological assessment (3rd ed). Oxford Univ. Press. |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Application | 3 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 35 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 65 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 35 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Laboratory | 8 | 25 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 65 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 |
Total Workload | 156 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 4 |
2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 4 |
3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 3 |
4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 5 |
5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 5 |
6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | 4 |
7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 4 |
8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 5 |
9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |