Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSY 210
Course Title
Introduction to Cognition
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: PSY 104 OR PSY 102
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to cognitive processes in humans. Historical review of developments that led to the emergence of cognitive psychology. Overview of perception and attention. Basic memory processes. Practical aspects of memory. Major issues in language and thinking.
Course Objectives
Software Usage
if relevant for the course
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Learn the history and methods used in the science of sensation and perception.
2. Learn the structure of the major sensory systems.
3. Learn the transduction and transmission processes for the major sensory systems.
4. Learn how sensory information is perceived and processed.
5. Learn how perceptual information helps us in our lives.
6. Learn additional applications of sensation and perception information.
7. Learn about the changes to sensation and perception over the lifecycle.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
if relevant for the course
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
"Goldstein, E. B. (2014). Sensation and Perception, 9th Edition. Cengage Learning. Previous/later editions are also acceptable"
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
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