GRADUATE SCHOOL
PhD in Experimental Psychology
PSY 614 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Brain Imaging Techniques
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSY 614
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Fall/Spring
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2
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1
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Third Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&AApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The goal of this course is to teach a critical overview of how brain imaging research can contribute to cognitive neuroscience research. Moreover students will have a sufficient understanding of neuroimaging design and methods that they can read and critique articles on the topic and can propose a well-designed neuroimaging experiment. Also students will learn how to perform brain imaging analysis. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course will focus on our current state of knowledge regarding the methods in neuroimaging. Brain imaging, particularly EEG and Event relatedpotentials (ERPs) have become a common tool to study specialized human brain dynamics involved in cognitive functions. The course will be comprised of a combination of theoretical and practical lectures.The lectures will cover brain imaging technology, current techniques for experimental design, new methods for the analysis, and a discussion of the merits and limitations of neuroimaging as a tool for cognitive neuroscientists. The tutorials will cover EEG/ERPs data, preprocessing, and analysis. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Discussion to Syllabus | |
| 2 | A broad overview of the Event-Related Potential technique - How to calculate ERP? | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 1) |
| 3 | A Closer Look at ERPs and ERP Components - N1, N2, P1, P2, P3, N400 at Target/Non-Target Stimulus | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 2) |
| 4 | Basic information about the Electroencephalogram (EEG) - Non-biologic and biologic artifacts | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 2) |
| 5 | The basic frequencies of EEG and their possible functions - Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma / Unipolar-Bipolar Recording | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 3) |
| 6 | Overview of common ERP components - What is intercomponent analysis ICA, MATLAB, WAVELET | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 3) |
| 7 | The Design of ERP Experiments | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 4) |
| 8 | Basic Principles of ERP Recording | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 5) |
| 9 | Baseline Correction, Averaging, and Time – Frequency Analysis | Luck, Steven J. (2014) - An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 8) |
| 10 | Quantifying ERP amplitudes and latencies | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 (Chapter 9) |
| 11 | Recording of auditory ERPs (Oddball Paradigm) | Powerpoint presentations |
| 12 | Recording of Visual ERPs (Checkerboard) | Powerpoint presentations |
| 13 | The recordings of ERPs in elderly people | Powerpoint presentations |
| 14 | Overview of the semester | |
| 15 | Overview of the semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Luck, Steven J. (2014) – An introduction to the event-related potential technique / Steven J. Luck - Second edition. ISBN: 9780262525855 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | • Tatum, William O. (2014) - Handbook of EEG Interpretation. Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1891/9781617051807
• Marcuse, Lara V., Fields, Madeline C., Yoo, Jiyeoun J. (2016). Rowan’s Primer of EEG. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/c2014-0-00370-x
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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5
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70
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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30
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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30
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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47
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47
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 5 | To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 10 | To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology. |
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| 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. |
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| 12 | To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology. |
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| 13 | To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language. |
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