COURSE UNIT TITLE

: HUMAN MEMORY*

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PSI 4013 HUMAN MEMORY* ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR INCI BOYACIOĞLU BAL

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to examine the resent research on human memory, the nature and organization of memory.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Being able to describe basic concepts in relation to memory.
2   Being able to describe main theories and models in relation to memory.
3   Being able to give examples for the recent research on memory.
4   Being able to explain the importance of memory research for different subfields of psychology.
5   Being able to follow and contribute to recent research on memory.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The basic concepts related to human memory
2 Working memory
3 Working memory
4 Memory processes
5 Memory processes
6 Memory processes
7 Term examination
8 Developmental changes in memory
9 Developmental changes in memory
10 Developmental changes in memory
11 The neuropsychology of memory and memory disorders
12 The neuropsychology of memory and memory disorders
13 The neuropsychology of memory and memory disorders
14 General review

Recomended or Required Reading

Schwartz B. L. (2011). Memory, United KIngdom, Sage Publications, Inc.
Solso, R. L., Maclin, M. K. ve Maclin, O. H. (2009). Bilişsel Psikoloji. Istanbul: Dinn Kitabevi
Karakaş, Irkeç, & Yüksel, (2003). Beyin ve Nöropsikoloji: Temel ve klinik bilimler. Ankara: Çizgi Tıp Yayınevi
Baddeley, Wilson, & Watts (1995). Handbook of Memory Disorders. New York, John Wiley & Sons LTD.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Answer-Question
Discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. LO 1-2: They will be evaluated by questions in the midterm examination.
2. LO 3-5: They will be evaluated by questions in the final examination.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance must be at least 70% for the lectures.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

inci.boyacioglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 14.00-15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 18 18
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.155545
LO.255445
LO.35445
LO.4545
LO.55545

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