| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | PSYC 204 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Cognitive Psychology | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bilişsel Psikoloji | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | |||||
| Level of Course | Başlangıç | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 141 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To gain an overview of cognitive psychology, to become competent in analyzing potential cognitive factors underlying nonhuman and human behavior, to think critically on theories and research results they read later on. | |||||
| Course Description | Theories and research on cognitive basis of human behavior will be visited by focusing on topics such as social learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and information processing. Moreover, further theories and research on cognitive processes like attention, memory, perception, problem solving, reasoning and decision making will be included. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Analyze cognitive basis of human behavior. 2) Understand experimental methodology used in studies of the mind. 3) Analyze and understand the principles of learning as well as theories and empirical findings related to human cognitive processes; 4) Use scientific terminology with respect to cognition and learning properly. 5) Read, understand and discuss cognitive psychology papers more easily. 6) Understand and discuss the critical role of cognition and learning in human and nonhuman behavior. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | S | Exam,Homework |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | S | Exam,Homework |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | N | |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Homework |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Homework |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology |
| 2) | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| 3) | Perception |
| 4) | Attention |
| 5) | Short-Term and Working Memory |
| 6) | Long-Term Memory: Structure |
| 7) | Long-Term Memory: Encoding and Retrieval |
| 8) | Midterm |
| 9) | Everyday Memory and Memory Errors |
| 10) | Knowledge |
| 11) | Language |
| 12) | Problem Solving and Creativity |
| 13) | Reasoning and Decision Making |
| 14) | Course Wrap Up |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Goldstein, E. B. Cognitive Psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience (2nd Edition), Cengage. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Pre-class activities: Video and Quizzes In-class Activities: Quizzes using the Mentimeter Platform, Group work using the Padlet Platform, Experiments | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | none | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | none | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | none | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
topcum@mef.edu.tr 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: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Application | 1 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 8 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 141 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.6 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||