GRADUATE SCHOOL

PhD in Experimental Psychology

PSY 604 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Computer Programming for Behavioral Research
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 604
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The goal of this course is to teach fundamental computer programming skills to Psychology researchers. The students who complete this course will be able to develop programs that provide various kinds of multimedia stimuli, capture user inputs using various devices, and analyze experimental data. Using these skills, students will be able to create and execute complex computer-based setups for Psychology experiments.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to describe basic concepts about computer programming.
  • Will be able to analyze the runtime behavior of computer programs.
  • Will be able to formulate a planned experimental setup according to working principles and requirements of computer programs.
  • Will be able to develop computer programs that implement experimental setups.
  • Will be able to develop computer programs to analyze the records that represent experimental results.
Course Description Basics of computer programming, basics of the programming environment, handling and plotting data, programming constructs, data structures, simple input and output, using multimedia content, timing and logging, development and debugging techniques, functions and modular programming, parsing and processing log files, developing experimental setups, analyzing experiment logs.

 



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 Introduction to programming, basic concepts, algorithm. https://www.python.org/doc/
2 Variable types in Python: lists, dictionaries, strings and numeric values. https://www.python.org/doc/
3 Loops, conditional statements. Basic functions, creating functions, modules. https://www.python.org/doc/
4 Comparison of OpenSesame, psychopy, and matlab. https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
5 Introduction to OpenSesame. Introduction to OpenSesame. https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
6 Introduction to OpenSesame (cont.) https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
7 Introduction to OpenSesame (cont.) https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
8 File operations in Python. https://www.python.org/doc/
9 File operations in Python (cont.). https://www.python.org/doc/
10 Data analysis in OpenSesame. https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
11 Data analysis in Python. https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
12 Utilizing image, video and audio files in OpenSesame. https://osdoc.cogsci.nl/
13 Timing accuracy and timing sensitivity: basic concepts.
14 Timing accuracy and timing sensitivity: examples.
15 Review of the semester.
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Whitington, J. (2020). Python from the very beginning: With 100 exercises and answers. Coherent Press: Cambridge.

Suggested Readings/Materials

https://www.python.org/doc/

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
40
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
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
14
8
112
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
25
25
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
40
40
    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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
5

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

X
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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
10

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

X
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.

X
12

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

X
13

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

X

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

 


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