COURSE UNIT TITLE

: HUMAN MEMORY*

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

DOCTOR IPEK ERGÖNÜL HÜRMAN

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to examine contemporary research on human memory, structure and organization of human memory.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define the basic concepts related to memory
2   Explain theories and models related to memory
3   To be able to give examples of contemporary memory studies
4   Describe the importance of memory studies for subfields of psychology
5   To be able to follow current research on memory
6   To be able to contribute scientifically to the developments in the field of memory

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 What is Memory / Memory and the brain
3 Short-term memory
4 Long Term Memory
5 Working Memory
6 Learning
7 Mid Terms
8 Mid Terms
9 Episodic and Semantic Memory
10 Retrievel and Forgetting
11 Retrievel and Forgetting
12 Eyewitness Testimony
13 Prospective Memory
14 Memory and Aging

Recomended or Required Reading

1 Baddeley,A. , Eysenck, M. (2015) Psychology Press

2 Karakaş, Irkeç, & Yüksel, (2003). Beyin ve Nöropsikoloji: Temel ve klinik bilimler. Ankara: Çizgi Tıp Yayınevi

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 3-6: 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)

ipek.ergonul@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

by appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
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) 128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11
LO.1555455
LO.255445
LO.35445
LO.4545
LO.555455
LO.65555444