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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GPS7208	Cognitive Functions and Disorders	0	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course I
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MÜGE AKKOYUN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MÜGE AKKOYUN
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce the neuropsychological foundations of cognitive functions, methods of cognitive assessment, and the main characteristics of cognitive disorders. The course examines core cognitive domains—attention, memory, executive functions, language, visuospatial functions, and social cognition—in both normal functioning and pathological conditions. It also aims to provide an understanding of factors affecting cognitive performance, including cognitive aging, individual differences, and cultural influences.

Course Content:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the neuropsychological foundations of cognitive functions and related disorders. It examines the structural and functional organization of the human brain, methods of cognitive assessment, and the effects of individual and cultural differences on cognition, as well as cognitive aging. Core domains—including attention, memory, executive functions, language, visuospatial abilities, and social cognition—are discussed in terms of both normal functioning and clinical impairments within the framework of neuropsychological testing and administration principles.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) The student defines and explains the neuroanatomical and neuropsychological foundations of cognitive functions.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) The student compares major neuropsychological tests and methods used in the assessment of cognitive functions and differentiates their appropriate areas of use.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) The student interprets clinical findings related to cognitive disorders and justifies appropriate neuropsychological assessment approaches.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction: Basic Concepts, Brief History, Aim and Scope
2)	Structural and Functional Organization of the Human Brain
3)	Overview of Methods Used in the Assessment of Cognitive Functions
4)	Individual Differences: Hemispheric Asymmetry, Handedness, and Gender
5)	Cultural and Cross-Cultural Influences on Cognitive Functions
6)	Cognitive Functions and Cognitive Aging
7)	Neuropsychological Tests – Standardization and Administration Principles
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Attention Functions and Disorders
10)	Memory Functions and Disorders
11)	Executive Functions and Disorders
12)	Language Functions and Disorders
13)	Visuospatial Functions and Disorders
14)	Social Cognition and Disorders

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Ability to reflect on the foundations of human behavior and its variation depending on conditions
2) Ability to conduct scientifically grounded research in subfields of psychology using graduate-level knowledge of research methods and statistics
3) Ability to analyze and interpret research conducted using different methods
4) In line with the achievements in subfields, being able to communicate in professional life, solve problems, identify needs appropriate to the situation and the individual, and determine the appropriate approach to adapt
6) Ability to anticipate group dynamics within the current social context based on behavioral, cognitive, and emotional processes
7) Ability to integrate comprehensive theoretical knowledge into professional practice areas
8) Ability to explain specialized topics and theories within the subfields of social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and the psychology of art

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Ability to reflect on the foundations of human behavior and its variation depending on conditions	3
2)	Ability to conduct scientifically grounded research in subfields of psychology using graduate-level knowledge of research methods and statistics
3)	Ability to analyze and interpret research conducted using different methods	1
4)	In line with the achievements in subfields, being able to communicate in professional life, solve problems, identify needs appropriate to the situation and the individual, and determine the appropriate approach to adapt
6)	Ability to anticipate group dynamics within the current social context based on behavioral, cognitive, and emotional processes	3
7)	Ability to integrate comprehensive theoretical knowledge into professional practice areas	2
8)	Ability to explain specialized topics and theories within the subfields of social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and the psychology of art

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Presentation	6	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	42	588
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	6	18	108
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	696
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			778
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Online Beykoz Üzerinden Paylaşılacaktır. Hıdıroğlu Ongun, C., & Şendor, S. (Eds.). (2024). Nöropsikoloji: Teoriden pratiğe ölçme ve değerlendirme. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
References:	Öktem,Ö(1994): Nöropsikolojik Testler ve Nöropsikolojik Değerlendirme. Türk Psikoloji Dergisi (Özel Sayı Psikolojik Testler I), 9(33), 33-44. Hıdıroğlu Ongun, C., & Şendor, S. (Eds.). (2024). Nöropsikoloji: Teoriden pratiğe ölçme ve değerlendirme. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.