Psychology (English) Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY108

Course Name:

Brain and Cognition in Psychology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Course Objectives The aim of this course is to introduce students to the major research perspectives in psychology and help them gain a solid foundation in understanding terms and concepts, methodologies, key findings and theories from behavioral, cognitive and biological perspectives.
Course Content:	The course mainly deals with the neurological basis of basic cognitive functions in humans. In particular, the evolutionary basis of behavior, perception and sensation, memory, other cognitive functions and consciousness will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student who successfully completes this course have knowledge about the basic features of the methods used in the field of cognition and brain
2) The student who successfully completes this course describes basic knowledge of sensation, perception, memory and other cognitive processes
3) The student who successfully completes this course develop research skills in psychology by conducting and reporting a classic experiment in psychology related to cognition and the brain
4) The student who successfully completes this course develop skills in research reviews, research experiment design, application and interpretation of statistical analysis, and critical analysis of reliability and validity in research designs

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The Biological and Evolutionary Bases of Behavior
2)	The Biological and Evolutionary Bases of Behavior
3)	Sensation and Perception
4)	Sensation and Perception
5)	Mind, Consciousness, and Alternate States
6)	Mind, Consciousness, and Alternate States
7)	Mind, Consciousness, and Alternate States
8)	Midterm Exams
9)	Learning and Behavior Analysis
10)	Learning and Behavior Analysis
11)	Memory
12)	Memory
13)	Bilişsel Süreçler
14)	Cognitive Processes
15)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Richard J. Gerrig – Physchology and Life, 3rd Ed. (2014). Pearson
References:	Richard J. Gerrig – Physchology and Life, 3rd Ed. (2014). Pearson

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.	2		3	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.	2		2
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.		2
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.				2
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.		3	2
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.	1
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.
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.
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.	2
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.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.	2
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.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100