Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Cognitive Psychology II PSİ202 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Formal
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Belgin ÜSTÜN GÜLLÜ
Instructors Mustafa TEKKE
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to introduce students to the general principles of learning psychology by combining cognitive, behavioral and neurobiological findings and theories.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, basic concepts related to scientific thinking will be introduced to students. Then, other concepts related to memory (such as working memory, executive functions of memory, problem-solving and reasoning) will be taught.
Learning Outcomes - Evaluates the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with the understanding of scientific thought.
- Discusses scientific publications in the related field.
- Explain the methods used in the field of cognitive psychology.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Basic concepts in scientific thinking Course Hours
2. Week Working Memory I Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
3. Week Working Memory II Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
4. Week Executive Function I Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Executive Function II Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Emotion and cognition I Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities
7. Week Emotion and cognition II Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities
8. Week Midterm Course Hours
9. Week Problem solving Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours
10. Week Reasoning Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Language and comprehension Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
12. Week Motor Cognition Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Mental Simulation Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General review Course Hours Other Activities
Recommended Sources
Smith, E. E. ve Kosslyn, S. M. (2017). Bilişsel Psikoloji: Zihin ve Beyin (Çev. Ed. Şahin, M.). Nobel Yayınevi. Ankara
Kafadar, H. (2023). Bilişsel Psikoloji: Bilişin Davranışsal ve Fizyolojik Temeli. Nobel Yayınevi.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY2 5 0 0 0 40,60
PY3 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY4 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY5 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY6 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY7 3 0 0 0 40,60
PY8 3 0 0 0 40,60
PY9 4 0 0 0 40,60
PY10 3 0 0 0 40,60
PY11 2 0 0 0 40,60
PY12 5 0 0 0 40,60
PY13 3 0 0 0 40,60
PY14 4 0 0 0 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Other Activities 1 36 36
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 27 27
Final 1 3 3
Classroom Activities 1 42 42
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0