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NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY445 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to teach the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the fundamentals about the structure, functioning and of the brain and its effect on the behaviour, psychopathology and brain functions.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as Neuropsychological Origins of Behaviour, Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Peripheral and Autonomous Nervous System, Brain and Basic Structures in Brain, Cerebellum and Spinal Cord Functions and Disorders, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System, Anticholinergic and Cholinergic System, Neuropsychological Basis of Behaviour, Neuron, Neuron Zones, Neuronal Communication, Neuromediators, Serotonin, Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Acetylcholine, Gaba, Glycine, Nitricoxide, Neuropeptides, Endocrine System-Neuropsychology Relation issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the basic concepts of neuropsychology. (Bloom's 3)
Explain the development, structure and functions of the brain. (Bloom's 3)
Analyze the intermediary functions of neuromediators. (Bloom’s 4)
Relate endocrine system to neuropsychology. (Bloom's 3)
Summarize the neuropsychological origins of behaviour. (Bloom's 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Neuropsychology: General overwiev -
2 - Central Nervous System -
3 - Concicousness, attention -
4 - Learning and memory -
5 - Emotions -
6 - Executive functions -
7 - Language and speaking -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - İntelligence -
10 - Neuropsychologic assesment -
11 - Neuropsychology of psychiatric and neurolojik disorders: Demans&Epilepsy etc. -
12 - Presentation of students: Neuropsychology of Multiple sclerosis – Neuropsychology of HIV – Neuropsychology of Alcoholl use - Neuropsychology of substance use -
13 - Presentation of students: Neurodevelopmental disorders – Behaviors and medicine relations – -
14 - Presentation of students: Individual differences, gender, handnesses -
15 - Evaluation -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Whishaw I.Q. (2007) Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers. (Selected sections: Chapter 1 The Development of Neuropsychology) Kolb, B. & Whishaw I.Q. (2007) Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers. (Selected sections: Chapter 3 Organization of the Nervous System). Schoenberg, Kolb, B. & Whishaw I.Q. (2007) Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers. (Selected sections: Chapter 22 Attention, Mental Images, and Consciousness). Strauss, E. & Sherman, E.M.S. & Spreen, O. (2006) A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary. . Oxford University Press. (Selected sections: Chapter 9 Attention). Schoenberg, M.R. & Scott, J.G. (2011) The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology A Syndrome-Based Approach. Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 6 Attention/Concentration: The Distractible Patient) Kolb, B. & Whishaw I.Q. (2007) Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (6th ed). Worth Publishers. (Selected sections: Chapter 18 Memory). Strauss, E. & Sherman, E.M.S. & Spreen, O. (2006) A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary. . Oxford University Press. (Selected sections: Chapter 10 Memory). Grant, I. & Adams, K.E. (2009). Neuropsychological Assessment of Neuropsychiatric and Neuromedical Disorders. Oxford University Press. (Selected sections: Chapter 23 The Neuropsychology of Memory Dysfunction and Its Assessment). Schoenberg, M.R. & Scott, J.G. (2011) The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology A Syndrome-Based Approach. Springer. (Selected sections: Chapter 8 Memory and Learning: The Forgetful Patient). Strauss, E. & Sherman, E.M.S. & Spreen, O. (2006) A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary. . Oxford University Press. (Selected sections: Chapter 10 Memory)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 25 25
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 20 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0