Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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INTRODUCTION to NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | PSK4151360 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course is designed to provide an introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology, including the anatomic, functional, and cognitive substrates underlying human behavior and neuropsychological disorders. |
Course Content | This course contains; Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus,History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology,The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour,What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?,Brain Anatomy - I,Brain Anatomy - II,Brain Anatomy - III,Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks,Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Knows the historical development of neuropsychology | 13, 9 | A, E |
Knows the structural and functional neuranatomy of the brain | 14, 9 | A, E |
Associates damage to the structural-functional and functional networks of the brain with disconnection syndromes | 13, 9 | A, E |
Establishes the relationship between neuropsychiatric disorders and brain damage | 13, 19, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus | Recommended Readings |
2 | History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology | Book (Ch1): Behavioral Neuroanatomy (in Turkish) by Oğuz Tanrıdağ |
3 | The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour | - |
4 | What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply? | - |
5 | Brain Anatomy - I | |
6 | Brain Anatomy - II | |
7 | Brain Anatomy - III | |
8 | Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
9 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
10 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
11 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
12 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
13 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
14 | Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases | Alzheimer and Parkinson in 99 Pages - Murat Emre |
Resources |
Davranış Nörolojisi (Oğuz Tanrıdağ) --- Davranışsal Nörofizyolojiye Giriş (Öget Öktem) --- Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri (M.Marsel Mesulam) --- Kognitif Nörobilimler (Sirel Karakaş) --- Klinik Nöropsikoloji ve Nöropsikiyatri (Emre Kumral) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | X | |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | X | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | X | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | X | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | X | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | X | | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | | | | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | | | X | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Term Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 178 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(178/30) | 6 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
INTRODUCTION to NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | PSK4151360 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course is designed to provide an introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology, including the anatomic, functional, and cognitive substrates underlying human behavior and neuropsychological disorders. |
Course Content | This course contains; Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus,History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology,The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour,What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?,Brain Anatomy - I,Brain Anatomy - II,Brain Anatomy - III,Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks,Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Knows the historical development of neuropsychology | 13, 9 | A, E |
Knows the structural and functional neuranatomy of the brain | 14, 9 | A, E |
Associates damage to the structural-functional and functional networks of the brain with disconnection syndromes | 13, 9 | A, E |
Establishes the relationship between neuropsychiatric disorders and brain damage | 13, 19, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus | Recommended Readings |
2 | History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology | Book (Ch1): Behavioral Neuroanatomy (in Turkish) by Oğuz Tanrıdağ |
3 | The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour | - |
4 | What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply? | - |
5 | Brain Anatomy - I | |
6 | Brain Anatomy - II | |
7 | Brain Anatomy - III | |
8 | Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
9 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
10 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
11 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
12 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
13 | Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks | Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam |
14 | Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases | Alzheimer and Parkinson in 99 Pages - Murat Emre |
Resources |
Davranış Nörolojisi (Oğuz Tanrıdağ) --- Davranışsal Nörofizyolojiye Giriş (Öget Öktem) --- Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri (M.Marsel Mesulam) --- Kognitif Nörobilimler (Sirel Karakaş) --- Klinik Nöropsikoloji ve Nöropsikiyatri (Emre Kumral) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | X | |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | X | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | X | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | X | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | X | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | X | | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | X | | | | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | | | X | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
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