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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSK5016

Course Name:

Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Assessment

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Çiğdem Ulaşoğlu Yıldız

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to teach students the neural mechanisms of neuropsychological functions and how they are evaluated in healthy individuals and neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative cases.
Course Content:	The scope of the course consists of discussing neuropsychological functions and neural mechanisms, neuropsychological tests, evaluation, application and reporting, and neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric case examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) recognize neuropsychological functions
2) learn how these functions are evaluated
3) recognize neuropsychological tests
4) become familiar with the neuropsychological impairment profiles of neurodegenerative diseases

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Brief history and behavioral neuroanatomy	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
2)	Neuropsychology and basic concepts	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
3)	Neuropsychological evaluation	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
4)	Attention and executive functions, neural mechanisms, related neuropsychological tests and scales	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
5)	Learning and memory, neural mechanisms	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
6)	Neuropsychological tests related to learning and memory	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
7)	Visuospatial functions and neural mechanisms	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
8)	Midterm Exam	Midterm
9)	Neuropsychological tests related to visuospatial functions	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
10)	Language, neural mechanisms and related tests	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
11)	Aphasia assessment	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
12)	Implicit memory and neural mechanisms, related tests	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
13)	Neurodegenerative diseases, discussion through case examples	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
14)	Neuropsychiatric diseases, discussion through case examples	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
15)	Final Exam	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers
References:	Beaumont, J. G. (2008). Introduction to Neuropsychology. The Guilford Press Kolb, B. & Whishaw I. Q. (2007). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.	2			3
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.		2
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.		2		2
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	3		2
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods			3
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.			3
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.	3
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	2	3
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.		2		2
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.		1		3
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.	3		3
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.		2	2
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.	2			3
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.		2
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.			3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.
2)	To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.
3)	Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.
4)	Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,
5)	Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods
6)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
7)	Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.
8)	Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
9)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.
10)	Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11)	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
12)	Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13)	Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.
14)	Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
15)	Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	3			39
Midterms	1	60			60
Final	1	90			90
Total Workload					189