Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU, Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Ertuğrul KILIÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Understanding the relationship between the brain and cognitive functions within the framework of cognitive neuroscience. Evaluation of neuroanatomical features of cognitive disorders through this relationship. |
Course Content | This course contains; Cognition, behavior and the brain,Motor Systems /Sensorimotor Integration,From Sensation to Perception,Emotions and Representation of the Body,Decision making Social Cognition, Free Will ,Consciousness,Hemispheric Asymmetry and Specialization ,Attention,Language,Memory and Learning,Knowledge, Representation of Knowledge, Meaning and Understanding,Thinking, Concepts and Ways of Reasoning,Developmental Neuroplasticity and Individuation,Brain as a Structural/Functional Network and Neuropathology/Neuromodulation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
It is the definition of cognitive neuroscience concepts. It is the definition of the brain-cognition-behavior relationship. | 16, 19, 9 | |
Recognizes cognitive functions including attention, memory, language, thinking and lateralization, and can use evaluation techniques. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | |
Recognizes and exemplifies cognitive functions including attention, memory, language and thinking functions. | 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 9 | |
Recognize cognitive functions through neuropathophysiology, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimaging and neuromodulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Cognition, behavior and the brain | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
2 | Motor Systems /Sensorimotor Integration | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
3 | From Sensation to Perception | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
4 | Emotions and Representation of the Body | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
5 | Decision making Social Cognition, Free Will | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
6 | Consciousness | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
7 | Hemispheric Asymmetry and Specialization | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
8 | Attention | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
9 | Language | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
10 | Memory and Learning | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
11 | Knowledge, Representation of Knowledge, Meaning and Understanding | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
12 | Thinking, Concepts and Ways of Reasoning | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
13 | Developmental Neuroplasticity and Individuation | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
14 | Brain as a Structural/Functional Network and Neuropathology/Neuromodulation | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
Resources |
Hussain M, Schot JM. Cognitive Neurology and Dementia 2016-Oxford-Textbook/ Glasgow |
Buckner 2019 The brain' s default updated anatomy, physiology and evolving insights. Pearson 2019 The human imagination the cognitive neuroscience of visual mental imagery. Lee 2022 Predicting memory from the network structure of naturalistic events. |
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. | X | |||||
8 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | X | |||||
9 | While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | X | |||||
10 | Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones. | X | |||||
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 9 | 126 | |||
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 | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 42 | 42 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 8 | |||||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU, Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Ertuğrul KILIÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Understanding the relationship between the brain and cognitive functions within the framework of cognitive neuroscience. Evaluation of neuroanatomical features of cognitive disorders through this relationship. |
Course Content | This course contains; Cognition, behavior and the brain,Motor Systems /Sensorimotor Integration,From Sensation to Perception,Emotions and Representation of the Body,Decision making Social Cognition, Free Will ,Consciousness,Hemispheric Asymmetry and Specialization ,Attention,Language,Memory and Learning,Knowledge, Representation of Knowledge, Meaning and Understanding,Thinking, Concepts and Ways of Reasoning,Developmental Neuroplasticity and Individuation,Brain as a Structural/Functional Network and Neuropathology/Neuromodulation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
It is the definition of cognitive neuroscience concepts. It is the definition of the brain-cognition-behavior relationship. | 16, 19, 9 | |
Recognizes cognitive functions including attention, memory, language, thinking and lateralization, and can use evaluation techniques. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | |
Recognizes and exemplifies cognitive functions including attention, memory, language and thinking functions. | 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 9 | |
Recognize cognitive functions through neuropathophysiology, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimaging and neuromodulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | Cognition, behavior and the brain | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
2 | Motor Systems /Sensorimotor Integration | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
3 | From Sensation to Perception | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
4 | Emotions and Representation of the Body | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
5 | Decision making Social Cognition, Free Will | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
6 | Consciousness | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
7 | Hemispheric Asymmetry and Specialization | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
8 | Attention | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
9 | Language | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
10 | Memory and Learning | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
11 | Knowledge, Representation of Knowledge, Meaning and Understanding | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
12 | Thinking, Concepts and Ways of Reasoning | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
13 | Developmental Neuroplasticity and Individuation | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
14 | Brain as a Structural/Functional Network and Neuropathology/Neuromodulation | Reading relevant sections from recommended supplementary books and relevant literature from the last five years |
Resources |
Hussain M, Schot JM. Cognitive Neurology and Dementia 2016-Oxford-Textbook/ Glasgow |
Buckner 2019 The brain' s default updated anatomy, physiology and evolving insights. Pearson 2019 The human imagination the cognitive neuroscience of visual mental imagery. Lee 2022 Predicting memory from the network structure of naturalistic events. |
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. | X | |||||
8 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | X | |||||
9 | While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | X | |||||
10 | Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones. | X | |||||
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 |