Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03171024 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Face-to-Face Presentation |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course examines the neural foundations of cognitive processes from an experimental cognitive neuroscience perspective. The course covers the brain-cognition relationship, neural circuits, brain imaging, and electrophysiological methods, and how these methods are used to study cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, decision-making, and consciousness. The aim is for students to understand the logic of cognitive neuroscience research and to be able to interpret experimental findings at a psychological level.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to teach how the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes are investigated through experimental cognitive neuroscience methods. Students learn about cognition not only theoretically, but also understand which techniques are used to test which questions and how.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | To be able to follow scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, to question and comment on the accuracy, validity and reliability of information in a creative, critical and dynamic way. | 3 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 3 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Addresses and analyzes problems using scientific methods. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Synthesizes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas to develop new approaches and solutions. | P.11.4 | 1 |
| O5 | Critiques the integrated knowledge and methods, identifying opportunities for improvement. | P.11.6 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | P.12.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to cognitive neuroscience; the scope of cognitive neuroscience, its fundamental concepts, and its relationship with psychology |
| 2 | Formulating research questions and the multi-level explanation approach |
| 3 | Methods and techniques: brain imaging, electrophysiological and interventional approaches |
| 4 | The relationship between method, finding, and interpretation through sample experiments |
| 5 | The structural and functional organization of the brain; cortical maps and functional specialization |
| 6 | The neural foundations of perception; model systems in the visual system and cognitive neuroscience |
| 7 | The neural mechanisms of multisensory processing and cross-sensory integration |
| 8 | The neural networks of attention; top-down and bottom-up control mechanisms |
| 9 | Learning and synaptic plasticity; the effects of experience on the brain |
| 10 | The neurobiology of memory systems; working memory and long-term memory networks |
| 11 | The neurological foundations of language; its relationship with language networks and cognitive processes |
| 12 | Executive functions and the prefrontal cortex; cognitive control and regulation processes |
| 13 | The neural foundations of decision-making and reward systems; motivation and choice processes |
| 14 | The neural foundations of consciousness and cognition; a general assessment and limitations of cognitive neuroscience |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gazzaniga, M. S., Ivry, R. B., & Mangun, G. R. (2019). Cognitive neuroscience: The biology of the mind (5th ed.). W. W. Norton & Company. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 140 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P5 | P10 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Addresses and analyzes problems using scientific methods. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O4 | Synthesizes information from psychology and multidisciplinary areas to develop new approaches and solutions. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O5 | Critiques the integrated knowledge and methods, identifying opportunities for improvement. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O6 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | - | - | - | 3 |
| O7 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | - | - | - | 3 |