PSYC272 HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM
| Course Code: | 3710272 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| 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 will introduce you to neuroscience research. You will learn how different brain imaging techniques, such as electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), can be used to address specific questions we have about human cognition and behaviour. The lectures will cover the structure and the function of the nervous system, and recent research on brain function associated with sensorimotor processing, learning, and memory in health and psychopathology. In addition, traditional and more recent models of brain function will be discussed.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, the student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The structure and function of the components of the central nervous system
- Theory and research on the biological bases of mental processes
- The interaction between different levels of analysis (i.e., cellular, individual, group, society)
- Variety of techniques used to investigate how the brain subserves behaviour
- The necessity to tolerate complexity and ambiguity in psychological sciences (e.g., the interaction between heredity and environment, the spectral nature of mental health)
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills 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 | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness 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 | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills 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 | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution