Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Cognitive Psychology I PSİ201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Formal
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Bahar AYKAÇ
Instructor(s) Arş. Gör. Bahar AYKAÇ (Güz)
Goals This course aims to enable students to learn the basics of scientific and interdisciplinary research of mind and behavior and to understand and apply the basic information provided by these researches.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, cognitive psychology will be discussed within the historical process. Afterwards, attention, perception, and memory will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognize the history of cognitive psychology
2 Define the cognitive psychology
3 Define the human information processing approach
4 Recognize memory types and give examples
5 Explain the factors affected on coding and retrieval processess
6 Explain attention theories
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction: Content, resource sharing Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities
2. Week History of cognitive psychology Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
3. Week How the Brain Causes and Mediates Mental Activities Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
4. Week Perception I Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities
5. Week Perception II Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Attention and attention theories I Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Attention and attention theories Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
8. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities
9. Week Representation and knowledge of long-term memory Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Representation and knowledge of long-term memory II Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
11. Week Encoding and Retrieval from Long-Term Memory I Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Encoding and Retrieval from Long-Term Memory II Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
13. Week Memory deficits Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities
14. Week General review Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquiring current theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology
2 Understanding the scientific perspective of psychology and its approach to behavioral and mental processes from a historical perspective
3 Making critical thinking and interpretations based on the scientific knowledge acquired in the field of psychology
4 To have basic knowledge about the processes of relations between people and societies
5 Analyzing the problems encountered in both professional and personal life based on scientific methods specific to psychology
6 To learn the research methods and statistical analysis used in behavioral sciences and the programs required to carry out these analyzes
7 Acquiring basic knowledge and application skills about measurement tools used in psychology research
8 Behaving under ethical principles in professional life based on the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology
9 Independently plan, conduct, analyze, interpret and report research based on theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology
10 Taking part in activities, research or projects for the benefit of society to use the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology
11 Effective use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in professional activities
12 Working in collaboration with all subfields of psychology and other disciplines
13 Learning internationally accepted scientific writing rules and acquiring the ability to write reports accordingly
14 Being an individual who respects human rights and dignity against all types of prejudice and discrimination
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 5 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 3 4 5 5
PY3 5 5 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2 1 1 2
PY7 3 3 3 3 2 2
PY8 3 4 3 2 2 2
PY9 3 3 3 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3 2 2 2
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 5 4 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Other Activities 1 36 36
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 27 27
Final 1 3 3
Classroom Activities 1 42 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0