COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 504
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The goal of this course is to examine higher human cognitive processes, such as thinking, problem solving, attention and memory. This course consists of both theoretical and practical applications.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to understand the underlying mechanisms of cognition.
  • Will be able to discuss the comparative bases of human cognition and learning.
  • Will be able to apply the research methods used to study major facets of cognitive psychology.
  • Will be able to communicate an understanding of the major topics of cognitive psychology such as how we attend to and acquire information about other people and events, how we store, retrieve, transform, and how we solve problems.
  • Will be able to explain deeply about evolutionary and biological constituents and constraints of cognition and behavior.
Course Description This course has been designed to examine basic human cognitive processes and fundamental research methods and having knowledge about the application of these methods.
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Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Brief review of the course content
2 The Diversity of Cognition Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 1)
3 The Diversity of Cognition Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 1)
4 The Diversity of Cognition Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 1)
5 The Diversity of Cognition Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 1)
6 Concepts and Categories Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 2)
7 Concepts and Categories Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 2)
8 Concepts and Categories Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 2)
9 Communication, Language and Meaning Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 3)
10 Communication, Language and Meaning Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 3)
11 Communication, Language and Meaning Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 3)
12 Self and Other: the Evalution of Cognitive Cooperators Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 4)
13 Self and Other: the Evalution of Cognitive Cooperators Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 4)
14 Self and Other: the Evalution of Cognitive Cooperators Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 4)
15 Self and Other: the Evalution of Cognitive Cooperators Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press. (Chapter 4)
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Bekoff, Allen & Burghardt (2002). The Cognitive Animal. Empirical and theoretical Perspectives on Animal Cognition. The MIT Press.

ISBN: 0-262-02514-0

ISBN: 0-262-52322-1
Suggested Readings/Materials Additional reading articles

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
2
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
4
64
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
2
25
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
23
    Total
200

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2

To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3

To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain.
4

To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5

To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology.
6

To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
7

To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
8

To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary.
9

To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy.
10

To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology.
11

To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.
12

To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology.
13

To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest