The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding and opportunity to study specific topics in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Cognitive neuroscience is a discipline that focuses on understanding mental processes, learning, memory, the functioning of language and other cognitive abilities.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction and Basic Concepts,Memory and Learning,Perception and Attention-1,Perception and Attention-2,Language and Brain-1,Language and Brain-2,Emotional Neuroscience,Decision Making and Problem Solving,Student Presentations-1,Student Presentations-2,Student Presentations-3,Student Presentations-4.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Know and understand the basic concepts and theories of cognitive neuroscience.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Understands the basic relationships between brain and mind.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have knowledge about different memory types and processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Understands perception processes and models.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have knowledge about problem solving skills and neurological bases.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Critically evaluate existing theories, findings and methods.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
2
Memory and Learning
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
3
Perception and Attention-1
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
4
Perception and Attention-2
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
5
Language and Brain-1
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
6
Language and Brain-2
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
7
Emotional Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
8
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
9
Student Presentations-1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
10
Student Presentations-2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
11
Student Presentations-3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
12
Student Presentations-4
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Resources
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.
X
2
Knows the essential scientific questions and current research topics in neuroscience and produces hypotheses about them.
X
3
Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.
X
4
Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.
X
5
Defines the methods used in neuroscience researches. In own research area uses the required techniques without assistance, develops new methods and techniques. Designs research projects and submits them as proposals. Presents the research findings in oral or written forms and in scientific articles.
X
6
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
7
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.
8
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
9
While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.
10
Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones.
11
Evaluates all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding and opportunity to study specific topics in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Cognitive neuroscience is a discipline that focuses on understanding mental processes, learning, memory, the functioning of language and other cognitive abilities.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction and Basic Concepts,Memory and Learning,Perception and Attention-1,Perception and Attention-2,Language and Brain-1,Language and Brain-2,Emotional Neuroscience,Decision Making and Problem Solving,Student Presentations-1,Student Presentations-2,Student Presentations-3,Student Presentations-4.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Know and understand the basic concepts and theories of cognitive neuroscience.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Understands the basic relationships between brain and mind.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have knowledge about different memory types and processes.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Understands perception processes and models.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Have knowledge about problem solving skills and neurological bases.
10, 16, 9
A, E, F
Critically evaluate existing theories, findings and methods.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
2
Memory and Learning
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
3
Perception and Attention-1
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
4
Perception and Attention-2
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
5
Language and Brain-1
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
6
Language and Brain-2
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
7
Emotional Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
8
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind" by Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, and George R. Mangun
9
Student Presentations-1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
10
Student Presentations-2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
11
Student Presentations-3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
12
Student Presentations-4
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Resources
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.
X
2
Knows the essential scientific questions and current research topics in neuroscience and produces hypotheses about them.
X
3
Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.
X
4
Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.
X
5
Defines the methods used in neuroscience researches. In own research area uses the required techniques without assistance, develops new methods and techniques. Designs research projects and submits them as proposals. Presents the research findings in oral or written forms and in scientific articles.
X
6
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
7
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.
8
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
9
While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.
10
Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones.
11
Evaluates all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
