MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY4062 Cognitive Neuropsychology Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application 3 % 30
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 35
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 8 25
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 65
Presentations / Seminar 2 20
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 156

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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