The aim of the course is to teach students the current applications of Brain Dynamics Reserach Methods
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
none
Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
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Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, Discussion, Practice
Principle Sources
EEG-Brain Dynamics - Relation between EEG and Brain Evoked Potentials,Elsevier/North-Holland, Amsterdam (1980) ,( Başar E.)
Brain Function and Oscillations I. Brain Oscillations. Principles and Approaches Springer, Berlin- Heidelberg- New York (1998) ( Başar E.)
Brain Function and Oscillations II. Integrative Brain Function. Neurophysiology a nd Cognitive Processes Springer, Berlin- Heidelberg- New York (1999) ( Başar E )
Memory and Brain Dynamics: Oscillations Integrating Attention, Perception, Learning a nd Memory CRC Press I SBN : 041530864 ( Başar, E. )
Biological Psychology:an integrative approach. Fredarick M. Toates .2001.
Tibbi Fizyoloji I-II, Guyton
Principles of Neural Science. 2000. Eric R. Kandel, James Schwartz, Thomas Jessell, Steven Siegelbaum, A.J. Hudspeth.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Neurons and Synaptic Connections I
Oral presentation
2. Week
Neurons and Synaptic Connections II
Oral presentation
3. Week
Brain Anatomy I
Oral presentation
4. Week
Brain Anatomy II
Oral presentation
5. Week
Attention, Perception, Learning, Remembering
Oral presentation
6. Week
Memory
Oral presentation
7. Week
Cognitive and Emotional Paradigms in Brain Research
Oral presentation
8. Week
Exam
Exam
9. Week
Brain Dynamics Research Techniques (Differences between PET, fMRI, MEG, EEG)
Oral presentation
10. Week
Preparations for EEG Recordings
Oral presentation
11. Week
EEG recording
Oral presentation
12. Week
EEG recording in practice
Recitation
13. Week
EEG signal analysis
Oral presentation, Recitation
14. Week
Examples of EEG Signal Analysis
Oral presentation, Recitation
15. Week
Exam
Exam
16. Week
Exam
Exam
17. Week
Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2
Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3
Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5
Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6
Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7
Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8
Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9
High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10
Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11
Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12
Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13
Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14
Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15
Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16
Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17
Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18
Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To teach Brain Dynamics research methods
LO-2
To give information on paradigms used in brain research
LO-3
To give information on EEG-Brain Oscillations and its applications in Brain Research
