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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
COGS502
Semester: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
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Course Objectives: 

The goal of this course is to enable students to carry out an independent empirical research project in cognitive sciences. The students will be able to hypothesize a research statement, perform literature search, design experiments, collect and analyse data and elaborate their results which they deliver as a term project report and a presentation.

Course Content: 

Scientific integrity, Cognitive Science Methodologies, Statistics, Research ethics

Teaching Methods: 
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case Study/Role Playing, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer
Assessment Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Can remember theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in Cognitive Science 1, 2,3, 6,10 2,3,7 G
Can approach theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in Cognitive Science critically 1, 2,3, 6,10 2,3,7 G
Can generate new research questions in Cognitive Science 1, 2,3, 6,10 2,3,7 G
Can form a background which can aid the generation of a thesis proposal 1, 2,3, 6,10 2,3,7 G

Course Flow

Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Research Types (Review, Metaanalysis, Original Research, Case Studies)
3 Hypothesis Testing, Peer Reviewing
4 Experimental Design
5 Behavioral and Neuroimaging
6 Research Methods Marathon Week (Every student presents a methodology paper)
7 Programming I
8 Programming II
9 Statistical Analysis I
10 Statistical Analysis II
11 Research Ethics – Case Studies

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
In-class discussion   15
Project proposal draft 1 10
Presentation (marathon week) 1 15
Marathon week report 1 20
Final presentation 1 15
Final report 1 25
     
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade   40
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade   60
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
Learning about empirical findings and theoretical perpectives in Cognitive Science.         x
Approaching findings, methods, opinions, and theories in Cognitive Science critically and multi-directionally.         x
Learning about research methods in Cognitive Science.         x
Searching the literature and reading, compehending, summarizing, and synthesizing contemporary articles in Cognitive Science.   x      
Forming original research questions in Cognitive Science.     x    
Relying on and converging findings from different disciplines in Cognitive Science in the process of forming a research question.         x
Conducting all steps of research in Cognitive Science. x        
Conducting research and applications ethically.     x    
Using contemporary information technologies for following contemporary research and innovations.     x    
Understanding that learning is  necessary throughout the lifespan, and obtaining the skills to realize that.         x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) 11 3 33
Weekly lectures 2 4 8
Presentations 2 10 20
Homeworks 2 10 20
Preparing the final report 1 50 50
Total Work Load     111
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     4.44
ECTS Credit of the Course     5