Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | PSY4110624 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Tuba AKTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Tuba AKTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main aim of the course is based on the understanding of Brain-Behavior Relationships: to comprehend the intricate connections between brain anatomy, neural processes, and observable behavior, and to have fundamental knowledge of which parts of the brain are specialized for what, and how all those various parts are connected together and interact with each other. The course aims to introduce to cognitive functions and provide insights into how they are localized in the brain, how they can be impaired, and how they can be assessed. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, flow, aim, and rules of the course,The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Historical perspective ,The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Studying the brain,The basic organization of the brain I,The basic organization of the brain II,The basic organization of the brain III,Review and summary for the midterm exam and q&a session,The occipital lobes, associated networks, and disorders ,The parietal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,The temporal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,The frontal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,Cortical networks and disconnection syndromes,Neuropsychological Assessment,Review and summary for the final exam and q&a session. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - The student acquires the fundamental concepts and terminology of neuropsychology. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student gains knowledge about the historical development of neuropsychology, research, and assessment methods. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student develops an understanding of the relationships between brain hemispheres, various brain regions, and cognitive processes. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student establishes a connection between neuropsychiatric disorders and neuropsychology and stays informed about the latest trends and developments in neuropsychology. | 13, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, flow, aim, and rules of the course | |
| 2 | The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Historical perspective | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 1. The Development of Neuropsychology |
| 3 | The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Studying the brain | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 7. Imaging the Brain’s Activity |
| 4 | The basic organization of the brain I | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 3. Nervous System Organization |
| 5 | The basic organization of the brain II | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 4. The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons |
| 6 | The basic organization of the brain III | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 5. Communication Between Neurons |
| 7 | Review and summary for the midterm exam and q&a session | |
| 8 | The occipital lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 13. The Occipital Lobes and Networks |
| 9 | The parietal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 14. The Parietal Lobes and Networks |
| 10 | The temporal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 15. The Temporal Lobes and Networks |
| 11 | The frontal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 16. The Frontal Lobes and Networks |
| 12 | Cortical networks and disconnection syndromes | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 17. Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes |
| 13 | Neuropsychological Assessment | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 18. Neuropsychological Assessment |
| 14 | Review and summary for the final exam and q&a session |
| Resources |
| --- Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2021). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Worth Publishers. --- Hayes, N. (2018). Your Brain and You: A Simple Guide to Neuropsychology. Hachette UK. |
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. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
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 | 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. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | PSY4110624 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Tuba AKTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Tuba AKTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main aim of the course is based on the understanding of Brain-Behavior Relationships: to comprehend the intricate connections between brain anatomy, neural processes, and observable behavior, and to have fundamental knowledge of which parts of the brain are specialized for what, and how all those various parts are connected together and interact with each other. The course aims to introduce to cognitive functions and provide insights into how they are localized in the brain, how they can be impaired, and how they can be assessed. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, flow, aim, and rules of the course,The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Historical perspective ,The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Studying the brain,The basic organization of the brain I,The basic organization of the brain II,The basic organization of the brain III,Review and summary for the midterm exam and q&a session,The occipital lobes, associated networks, and disorders ,The parietal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,The temporal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,The frontal lobes, associated networks, and disorders,Cortical networks and disconnection syndromes,Neuropsychological Assessment,Review and summary for the final exam and q&a session. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - The student acquires the fundamental concepts and terminology of neuropsychology. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student gains knowledge about the historical development of neuropsychology, research, and assessment methods. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student develops an understanding of the relationships between brain hemispheres, various brain regions, and cognitive processes. | 13, 16, 9 | A, E |
| - The student establishes a connection between neuropsychiatric disorders and neuropsychology and stays informed about the latest trends and developments in neuropsychology. | 13, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, flow, aim, and rules of the course | |
| 2 | The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Historical perspective | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 1. The Development of Neuropsychology |
| 3 | The development of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology: Studying the brain | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 7. Imaging the Brain’s Activity |
| 4 | The basic organization of the brain I | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 3. Nervous System Organization |
| 5 | The basic organization of the brain II | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 4. The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons |
| 6 | The basic organization of the brain III | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 5. Communication Between Neurons |
| 7 | Review and summary for the midterm exam and q&a session | |
| 8 | The occipital lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 13. The Occipital Lobes and Networks |
| 9 | The parietal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 14. The Parietal Lobes and Networks |
| 10 | The temporal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 15. The Temporal Lobes and Networks |
| 11 | The frontal lobes, associated networks, and disorders | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 16. The Frontal Lobes and Networks |
| 12 | Cortical networks and disconnection syndromes | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 17. Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes |
| 13 | Neuropsychological Assessment | Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of human neuropsychology – Ch 18. Neuropsychological Assessment |
| 14 | Review and summary for the final exam and q&a session |
| Resources |
| --- Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2021). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Worth Publishers. --- Hayes, N. (2018). Your Brain and You: A Simple Guide to Neuropsychology. Hachette UK. |
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. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |