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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PSY058
Course Name: Memory
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
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. EMRE ÜNVER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emre Ünver
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To gain in-depth knowledge about memory processes.
Course Content: A survey of theories and research concerned with processes in the acquisition, storage and retrieval of information, as well as selected additional topics in cognitive psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will develop an understanding of the major theories and controversies in the field of memory
2) Students will be able to characterize major brain mechanisms of memory
3) Students will understand and be able to describe a variety of experimental protocols for studying memory.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
2) Brief History and Foundations of Memory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
3) Memory and the brain Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
4) Short-Term Memory Long-Term Memory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
5) Working Memory Baddeley, A. (1992). Working Memory. Science, 255, 556-559
6) Episodic Memory Tulving, E. (1993). What is episodic memory? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 2, 67-70.
7) Semantic Memory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
8) Midterm Exam exam
9) Forgetting Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
10) Autobiographical Memory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
11) False Memory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
12) Metamemory Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
13) Memory and Development Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
14) Collective Memory Misztal, Barbara. 2005. "Memory and democracy." American Behavioral Scientist, 48(10), pp.1320-1338.
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.
References: Radvansky, G. A. (2017). Human Memory (3rd ed.). Routledge.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
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 2
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. 2
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. 3 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. 2 3
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. 2 2
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. 3 2
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 3
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. 2
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. 1 3
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. 2

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) 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.

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 0 40 3 43
Final 1 0 46 3 49
Total Workload 131