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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ANIMAL COGNITIONPSY3215574Spring Semester3+036
Course Program

Perşembe 17:30-18:15

Perşembe 18:30-19:15

Perşembe 19:30-20:15

Cuma 17:30-18:15

Cuma 18:30-19:15

Cuma 19:30-20:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Çağrı Temuçin ÜNAL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course pertains to topics related to sensory and motor processes in animals, along with an exploration of various theoretical frameworks that shed light on interspecies similarities and differences. In essence, the objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the realm of animal cognition.
Course ContentThis course contains; Evolution, Adaptation, Cognition, and Behavior: An Introduction,What level of anthropomorphism should be applied in studying animals?.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Evolution, Adaptation, Cognition, and Behavior: An IntroductionTextbook Chapter 1
2What level of anthropomorphism should be applied in studying animals?
Resources
Wynne, C. D., & Udell, M. A. (2020). Animal cognition: Evolution, behavior and cognition. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ANIMAL COGNITIONPSY3215574Spring Semester3+036
Course Program

Perşembe 17:30-18:15

Perşembe 18:30-19:15

Perşembe 19:30-20:15

Cuma 17:30-18:15

Cuma 18:30-19:15

Cuma 19:30-20:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Çağrı Temuçin ÜNAL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course pertains to topics related to sensory and motor processes in animals, along with an exploration of various theoretical frameworks that shed light on interspecies similarities and differences. In essence, the objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the realm of animal cognition.
Course ContentThis course contains; Evolution, Adaptation, Cognition, and Behavior: An Introduction,What level of anthropomorphism should be applied in studying animals?.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Evolution, Adaptation, Cognition, and Behavior: An IntroductionTextbook Chapter 1
2What level of anthropomorphism should be applied in studying animals?
Resources
Wynne, C. D., & Udell, M. A. (2020). Animal cognition: Evolution, behavior and cognition. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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