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PhD in Experimental Psychology

PSY 553 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Computer Based Experimentation in Psychology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 553
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to teach students how to design computerized behavioral experiments and manage data collected by using experiment programming platforms.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to gain basic knowledge about computer programming
  • will be able to design basic behavioral experiments by computer programming
  • will be able to transfer their knowledge about experimental psychology and research methods to applied fields
  • will be able to compare experiment programming platforms which frequently used in psychology
  • will be able to gain basic knowledge about human-computer interaction
Course Description The course has been designed to help students design behavioral experiments using SuperLab.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Welcome and introduction to the course
2 Introduction & Getting Started with Superlab Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
3 More in Depth Features & Parameters Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
4 Conditional Branching Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
5 Randomization Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
6 Running Experiment and Viewing the Data Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
7 Application: Creating A Psychology Classic Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm https://cedrus.com/superlab/experiments/index.htm
8 Presentation: Demonstration of Classics Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm https://cedrus.com/superlab/experiments/index.htm
9 Alternative Platforms to Program Experiments: A review TBA
10 Alternative Platforms to Program Experiments: Mini Challenge TBA
11 Final Project: Presentation of Research Problem & Background Information Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
12 Final Project: Detailed Discussion of Experimental Protocols Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
13 Final Project: Programming experiment Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
14 Collection of Sample Data & Analysis Superlab 6 Manual https://cedrus.com/superlab/manual.htm
15 Final Project Presentation
16 General Review

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

SuperLab® 6 Manual

Suggested Readings/Materials

PsyClass Classical Experimentation in Psychology

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
1
50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
6
90
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
25
25
Presentation / Jury
1
15
15
Project
1
47
47
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
0
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.

2

To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.

3

To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain.

4

To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.

5

To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology.

6

To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

7

To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.

8

To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary.

9

To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy.

10

To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology.

11

To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

12

To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology.

13

To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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