Psychology (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5074

Course Name:

Advanced Cognitive Psychology and Human Behavior

Semester:

Spring

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. Gökçer Eskikurt

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine in depth the advanced mental processes of human beings such as thinking, problem solving, attention and memory. The topics of this course will be covered from both a theoretical and an applied perspective.
Course Content:	This course is based on the students' knowledge of the basic cognitive characteristics of human beings such as autobiographical memory, language processes, attention and processes, the basic research methods used and the most common of these methods.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to explain the mechanisms of cognitive processes in depth.
2) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to describe in depth the research methods used to understand the foundations of human cognition and examine fundamental aspects of cognitive psychology.
3) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to describe human behavior and cognitive processes.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)		Introduction: Course Description
2)		Scope and Theories of Cognitive Psychology
3)		Cognition and the Brain
4)		Cognitive Neuropsychology: Neuroimaging Methods
5)		Attention and Perception
6)		Memory (Sensory/Short Term/Long Term/Working Memory)
7)		Episodic/Semantic Memory and Autobiographical Memory
8)		MIDTERM EXAM
9)		Decision Making Processes: Rationality and Irrationality
10)		Executive Functions: Goal-Directed Behaviors
11)		Emotion and Cognitive Regulation of Emotion
12)		Planning/Organization/Self-Monitoring/Impulse control/Cognitive Flexibility
13)		Reading articles on Cognitive Psychology
14)		Bilişsel Psikoloji üzerine makale okuması

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	3		2
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology		3
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.	3
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.		2
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.	3
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline		3
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	3
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.		2
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.	2
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning		3
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.			2
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.		3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.

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	Workload
Course Hours	16	80
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		210