Physiotherapy Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM030

Course Name:

Basic Cognitive Processes

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. VEDAT GÖKEN

Course Lecturer(s):

BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide a general view of higher cognitive functions such as thinking, learning, memory and understanding the relationship between human behaviors and executive functions.
Course Content:	This course includes the definitions and mechanisms of executive functions such as attention, memory, learning, language and thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Has a general view about the brain and brain functions.
2) Gains a general understanding about neuroscience.
3) Recognizes and defines executive functions such as attention, memory and learning.
4) Defines the term 'intelligence'.
5) Has a knowledge about the relationship between giftedness and the environment.
6) Has a general view of current developments about neuroscience.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The Brain: Definition and Basic Functions
2)	Milestones of Neuroscience
3)	The limbic system
4)	Attention Process
5)	Memory and Principles Of Memory
6)	Learning
7)	The Intelligence
8)	Midterm
9)	Giftedness and the environment
10)	Language and Communication
11)	Extraordinary Brains
12)	Social Brain
13)	The Brain and the Future
14)	Current Readings in Neuroscience-1
15)	Current Readings in Neuroscience-2
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O.
References:	Brain. Carter, R. Davranışsal Nöroloji. Tanrıdağ, O. Sosyal Nörobilim. Tanrıdağ, O.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2) Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3) Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4) Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5) Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6) He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7) Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8) He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9) It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10) It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11) Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12) He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13) Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14) In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15) He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2)	Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3)	Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5)	Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6)	He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7)	Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8)	He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9)	It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10)	It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11)	Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12)	He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13)	Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14)	In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15)	He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

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