| School/Faculty/Institute |
Graduate School |
| Course Code |
PSYC 505 |
| Course Title in English |
Advanced Cognitive Psychology |
| Course Title in Turkish |
İleri Bilişsel Psikoloji |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
| Level of Course |
Advanced |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: - |
Lab: - |
Other: - |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
187 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
7.5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
None
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| Registration Restrictions |
Only Graduate Students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
To develop a broad understanding including theoretical background and research methods in cognitive psychology area specialized in different cognitive functions. |
| Course Description |
This course is an advanced cognitive psychology course that aims understanding of human cognition deeply. The course is designed to examine cognitive processes and research techniques, and to provide knowledge on the application of these techniques. Theories, research methods, and important questions related to cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, knowledge, judgment, emotions, decision-making, and problem-solving will be introduced. Students who complete this course are expected to have a deep understanding of the fundamental topics in cognitive psychology and be able to design, conduct, and interpret research in this field.
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Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) recall important terms from cognitive psychology and cognitive science
2) describe differences in methodology and topical focus among the various subdisciplines that make up the modern fields of cognitive psychology;
3) apply understanding of evolution and natural selection to discuss cognition;
4) analyze human cognition at multiple levels of analysis;
5) conduct original research
6) collect, analyze, and interpret data.
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| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| Prepared by and Date |
BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA , |
| Course Coordinator |
MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
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Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
History and the Evolution of Cognition |
| 2) |
Neural Basis of Cognition
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| 3) |
Perception & Pattern Recognition |
| 4) |
Attention |
| 5) |
Short-Term Memory & Working Memory |
| 6) |
Long-Term Memory and Forgetting |
| 7) |
Judgement and Decision Making |
| 8) |
Midterm |
| 9) |
Problem Solving |
| 10) |
Cognition Throughout Lifetime |
| 11) |
Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology |
| 12) |
Ethical Issues in Cognitive Research |
| 13) |
Research Proposal Presentations
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| 14) |
AI and The Future of Research on Cognition
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| 15) |
Final Examination Period |
| 16) |
Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Kellogg, R. T. (2003). Cognitive psychology. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications. –
Goldstein, E. B. (2011). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Articles will be given weekly to discuss in the class.
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| Teaching Methods | Flipped format will be used for the whole course. Every week related articles will be given before the class. In the two hours, there will be a lecture on the week’s subject. In the last hour, concepts and readings will be discussed by grouping students. All students are expected to be prepared for all classes and actively join the discussions, ask questions and try to find answers to these questions. In case students are having difficulties, they are free to contact the instructor anytime by e-mail. |
| Homework and Projects | Students are expected to read articles given by the instructor each week and related book chapters before each course. They are expected to actively join the discussion in the last hour. |
| Laboratory Work | - |
| Computer Use | - |
| Other Activities | - |
| Assessment Methods |
| Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
| Attendance |
1 |
% 20 |
| Project |
1 |
% 30 |
| Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 25 |
| Final Examination |
1 |
% 25 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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| Course Administration |
femirb@mef.com
femirb@mef.com
Room number: 505
Office hour: By appointment.
Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Students arriving 15 min. late will not be allowed to join that class. In case of missing an exam, students must provide an acceptable and documented excuse. Make-up exam will be held for the missed exams.
Students are expected to treat university staff and others respectfully at all times.
The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished according to YÖK and university regulations.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Art. 54.
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Information Package / Course Catalogue