PSYC399 WORKSHOP

Course Code:3710399
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:7.5
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
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Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to teach neural data analysis to final year students who are planning to take the cognitive neuroscience path in their postgraduate work. Students will learn how to process EEG data in MATLAB.


Course Content

The major aim is to involve the students in a typical research activity in their field of interest including designing of research, data collection, analysis of the results, and writing up a research report. Areas in which workshops will be offered will be announced, together with the course codes, each semester. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be comfortable with using several MATLAB toolboxes commonly employed to process electrophysiological data. 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology
2Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge
3Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date
4Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing
5Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines
6Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language
7Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects
8Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media
9Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems
10Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research
11Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice
12Skills in independent and team work

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