ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Psychology (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code: | PSY024 | ||||
| Course Name: | Neuropsychology | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | Yes | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Assist Prof Handan Noyan | ||||
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | The investigation of the neural basis of human behavior. The measurement and evaluation of cognitive functions. |
| Course Content: | The course focus on the neural basis of human behavior, behavioral neuroanatomy, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, neuroimaging techniques, specific neuropsychological deficits and neuropsychological profiles of these deficits. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the neural bases of human behavior and spesific neuropsychological deficits. 2) Provides a theoretical and practical basis for the use of neuropsychology in clinical and research practice areas. 3) Be aware the new developments and studies on neuropsychology field. 4) Has knowledge of the practical areas of neuropsychological assessments, their execution, and conclusion. 5) Predicts the neuropsychological profiles of various neuropsychiatric disorders. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | The Introduction to Neuropsychology: Basic Concepts and Objective | |
| 2) | Clinical Neuropsychology: The Introduction and History | |
| 3) | Behavioral Neuroanatomy | |
| 4) | Cognitive Domains | |
| 5) | General Neuropsychological Assessment: Basic Concepts and Definitions, Objective and Uses | |
| 6) | Attention and Tests of Attention | |
| 7) | Executive Functions and Tests of Executive Function | |
| 8) | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9) | Memory and Tests of Memory | |
| 10) | Visual-Spatial Functions, Construction and Tests of Visual-Spatial and Construction | |
| 11) | Spatial Attention and Left-Side Neglect | |
| 12) | Language and Tests of Language | |
| 13) | Reporting of the Neuropsychological Assessment | |
| 14) | Specific Neuropsychological Deficits and Their Neuropsychological Profiles | |
| 15) | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Nöropsikolojik Rehabilitasyon: Teori, Modeller, Terapi ve Sonuçlar- Lütfü Hanoğlu (2019, 1. basım). Medipol Üniversitesi Yayınevi. Klinik Nöropsikoloji ve Nöropsikiyatrik Hastalıklar- Emre Kumral, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. |
| References: | Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri-Marsel Mesulam (Çev. Edt. Hakan Gürvit) (2004) Yelkovan-Pfizer Yayınları. Bilnot Bataryası-Yetişkin (2 Cilt) Nöropsikolojik Testlerin Yetişkinler için Araştırma ve Geliştirme Çalışmaları-Prof. Dr. Sirel Karakaş |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | ||||||||||||||
| 2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | ||||||||||||||
| 3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | ||||||||||||||
| 4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | ||||||||||||||
| 5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | ||||||||||||||
| 6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | ||||||||||||||
| 7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | ||||||||||||||
| 8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | ||||||||||||||
| 9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | ||||||||||||||
| 10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | ||||||||||||||
| 11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | ||||||||||||||
| 12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | ||||||||||||||
| 13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | ||||||||||||||
| 14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. | ||||||||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | 3 |
| 2) | Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | 3 |
| 3) | Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | 3 |
| 4) | Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | 1 |
| 5) | Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | 3 |
| 6) | Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | 1 |
| 7) | Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | 3 |
| 8) | Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | |
| 9) | Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | |
| 10) | Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | 3 |
| 11) | Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | 1 |
| 12) | Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | 1 |
| 13) | Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | 3 |
| 14) | Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
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 | 0 | 3 | 39 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 42 | 42 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 44 | 44 | ||||
| Total Workload | 125 | ||||||