| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Define the fundamental concepts and historical evolution of cognitive psychology |
| LO2 | Explain the fundamental neurological and physiological mechanisms underlying cognitive processes |
| LO3 | Analyze how systems of perception and attention operate and how we select information |
| LO4 | Discuss how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the mind (Memory processes) |
| LO5 | Comprehend the functioning of complex mental processes such as language, reasoning, etc. |
| LO6 | Evaluate everyday cognitive successes and failures by interpreting experimental findings scientifically |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | 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, Retrieval, and Consolidation |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Everyday Memory and Memory Errors |
| 10 | Conceptual Knowledge |
| 11 | April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day |
| 12 | Visual Imagery |
| 13 | Language |
| 14 | Problem Solving and Creativity |
| 15 | Judgment, Decisions, and Reasoning |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 13 | 3.00 | 39.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 13 | 4.00 | 52.00 |
| Post-Prectice Individual Study | 13 | 5.00 | 65.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Homework | 5 | 4.00 | 20.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 184 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 6 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midterm Exam | %30 |
| 2 | Homework | %30 |
| 3 | Final Exam | %40 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
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| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Controversial Course | Listening and comprehension, critical thinking | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 3 | Problem Solving | * Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions. | |
| 4 | Brainstorming | The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 5 | Group Work | Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report. | Land surveying instruments |
| 6 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
| 7 | Review / Survey Work | Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading |