Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 437

Course Title in English

Human Neuropsychology

Course Title in Turkish

İnsan Nöropsikolojisi

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Seçiniz

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture:

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

145 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

None

Overall Educational Objective

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 1. understand the area of neuropsychology and how it has developed until today; 2. comprehend nervous system and functional neuroanatomy; 3. know major neurological syndromes and disorders; 4. conduct neuropsychological research.

Course Description

The aim of this course is to present the basics of human neuropsychology. During the course, functional neuroanatomy, major neurological syndromes and disorders, how neuropsychological assessment is done and conducting research in this area will be studied.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu dersin amacı, insan nöropsikolojisinin temellerini sunmaktır. Bu derste fonksiyonel nöroanatomi, majör nörolojik sendromlar ve bozukluklar, nöropsikolojik değerlendirme süreci ve bu alanda nasıl araştırma yürütüleceği işlenecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) 1. understand the area of neuropsychology and how it has developed until today;
2) comprehend nervous system and functional neuroanatomy;
3) know major neurological syndromes and disorders;
4) conduct neuropsychological research.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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.	H	Exam,Participation,Project
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	S	Exam,Participation
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	S	Select,Participation
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	H	Exam,Participation,Project
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.	H	Exam,Participation,Project
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).	H	Exam,Participation,Project
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	Exam,Participation
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	S	Exam,Participation
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	Exam,Participation,Project
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	H	Participation,Project

Prepared by and Date	BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA , December 2023
Course Coordinator	BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	The Development of Neuropsychology
3)	The Organization of the Nervous System
4)	Neuropsychological Assessment
5)	Research Methods in Neuropsychology
5)	Research Methods in Neuropsychology
6)	Neurodevelopmental Disorders
7)	Language Disorders and Review
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Psychiatric and Related Disorders
10)	Neurological Disorders
11)	The Neuropsychology of Motor Disorders
12)	Hemispatial Neglect and Attentional Deficits
13)	Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
14)	The Future of Neuropsychology
15)	Final exam period
16)	Final exam period

Required/Recommended Readings

Required readings: (1) Kolby, B. & Whishaw, I.O. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. (2) Weekly papers given by the instructor. Recommended readings: (1) Zillmer, E. A., & Spiers, M. V. (2001). Principles of neuropsychology. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

Teaching Methods

Flipped format will be used for the whole course. Every week, students will be assigned to online lecture and related articles will be given before the class. It is expected that students read the related articles before the course and understand the concepts discussed in the videos. During the course, these 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

Review Paper – 40% Midterm exam – 30% Quiz I – %15 Contributing to Classroom Discussions – 15%

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Quiz(zes)	2	% 30
Midterm(s)	1	% 20
Final Examination	1	% 40
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

femirb@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

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
Homework Assignments	2	16	2		36
Midterm(s)	1	9	2		11
Total Workload					145
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6