This course is designed to provide an introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology, including the anatomic, functional, and cognitive substrates underlying human behavior and neuropsychological disorders.
Course Content
This course contains; Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus,History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology,The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour,What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?,Brain Anatomy - I,Brain Anatomy - II,Brain Anatomy - III,Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks,Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Knows the historical development of neuropsychology
13, 9
A, E
Knows the structural and functional neuranatomy of the brain
14, 9
A, E
Associates damage to the structural-functional and functional networks of the brain with disconnection syndromes
13, 9
A, E
Establishes the relationship between neuropsychiatric disorders and brain damage
13, 19, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus
Recommended Readings
2
History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology
Book (Ch1): Behavioral Neuroanatomy (in Turkish) by Oğuz Tanrıdağ
3
The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour
-
4
What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?
-
5
Brain Anatomy - I
6
Brain Anatomy - II
7
Brain Anatomy - III
8
Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
9
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
10
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
11
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
12
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
13
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
14
Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Alzheimer and Parkinson in 99 Pages - Murat Emre
Resources
Davranış Nörolojisi (Oğuz Tanrıdağ) --- Davranışsal Nörofizyolojiye Giriş (Öget Öktem) --- Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri (M.Marsel Mesulam) --- Kognitif Nörobilimler (Sirel Karakaş) --- Klinik Nöropsikoloji ve Nöropsikiyatri (Emre Kumral)
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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
4
56
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
15
30
Term Project
1
10
10
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
20
20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
178
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(178/30)
6
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
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology, including the anatomic, functional, and cognitive substrates underlying human behavior and neuropsychological disorders.
Course Content
This course contains; Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus,History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology,The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour,What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?,Brain Anatomy - I,Brain Anatomy - II,Brain Anatomy - III,Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia,Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks,Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Knows the historical development of neuropsychology
13, 9
A, E
Knows the structural and functional neuranatomy of the brain
14, 9
A, E
Associates damage to the structural-functional and functional networks of the brain with disconnection syndromes
13, 9
A, E
Establishes the relationship between neuropsychiatric disorders and brain damage
13, 19, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Explainining the aim and description of the course and the syllabus
Recommended Readings
2
History of neuropsychology and behavioral neurology
Book (Ch1): Behavioral Neuroanatomy (in Turkish) by Oğuz Tanrıdağ
3
The research methods of understanding human brain and cognition/behaviour
-
4
What is neuropsychological assessment and how to apply?
-
5
Brain Anatomy - I
6
Brain Anatomy - II
7
Brain Anatomy - III
8
Behavioral neuroanatomy: Cortical regions and their functions
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
9
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Modality specifik sensory-motor areas
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
10
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Agnosia and Aphasia
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
11
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Prefrontal Cortex, WM, Social Cognition, Cognitive Control
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
12
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Neural Basis of Emotion and Memory, and Amnesia
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
13
Behavioral Neuroanatomy: Hemispehric Specialisation, Large Scale Networks
Behavioral Neuroanatomy Ch 1 - M. Mesulam
14
Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Alzheimer and Parkinson in 99 Pages - Murat Emre
Resources
Davranış Nörolojisi (Oğuz Tanrıdağ) --- Davranışsal Nörofizyolojiye Giriş (Öget Öktem) --- Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin İlkeleri (M.Marsel Mesulam) --- Kognitif Nörobilimler (Sirel Karakaş) --- Klinik Nöropsikoloji ve Nöropsikiyatri (Emre Kumral)
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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
