PSY305 Cognitive Psychology
PSY305 Cognitive Psychology
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Psychology
Faruk Obuća
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Cognitive Psychology is providing knowledge regarding the major theories, concepts, and research findings in the areas of cognitive feats and their implications in real world. Moreover, this course makes explicit definition of methodologies used in cognitive phenomena
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience, Goldstein E.B., 5th Edition, 2019.
Additional Literature
Cognitive Psychology, Solso, R.L., Maclin, O.H., Maclin, M.K., Pearson Education, 8th Edition, 2014Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Group workouts for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Individual and grouped cognitive experiments
Visual and written materials will be supplied
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, syllabus presentation, course presentation | |
| 2 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Perception | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Perception | Chapter 3 |
| 5 | Attention & QUIZ-1 | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Attention | Chapter 4 |
| 7 | Short-Term and Working Memory | Chapter 5 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Short-Term and Working Memory | Chapter 5 |
| 10 | Long-Term Memory:Structure | Chapter 6 |
| 11 | Long-Term Memory:Structure | Chapter 6 |
| 12 | LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation & QUIZ-2 | Chapter 7 |
| 13 | LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation | Chapter 7 |
| 14 | New year (non-working day) | |
| 15 | Wrap up | relevant chapters |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY305.1 | Course | Thursday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.17 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 16:00 | B F2.3B | |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 15:00 | B F2.3B |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Quiz 1
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
Quiz 2
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
Home Study
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Midterm Exam
28 hours ⏳ (7 week × 4 h)
Final Exam
30 hours ⏳ (10 week × 3 h)
Quiz 1
18 hours ⏳ (3 week × 6 h)
Quiz 2
18 hours ⏳ (3 week × 6 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY305] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| PSY305 | Cognitive Psychology | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | PSY103 | It is a prerequisite to | PSY424 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Faruk Obuća | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-16:00 Tuesday: 13:00-15:00 |
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| fobuca@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | Cognitive Psychology is providing knowledge regarding the major theories, concepts, and research findings in the areas of cognitive feats and their implications in real world. Moreover, this course makes explicit definition of methodologies used in cognitive phenomena | |||||||||
| Textbook | Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience, Goldstein E.B., 5th Edition, 2019. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Group workouts for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Individual and grouped cognitive experiments. Visual and written materials will be supplied. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction, syllabus presentation, course presentation | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Perception | Chapter 3 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Perception | Chapter 3 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Attention & QUIZ-1 | Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Attention | Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Short-Term and Working Memory | Chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Short-Term and Working Memory | Chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Long-Term Memory:Structure | Chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Long-Term Memory:Structure | Chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation & QUIZ-2 | Chapter 7 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation | Chapter 7 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | New year (non-working day) | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Wrap up | relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz 1 | 1 | 20 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz 2 | 1 | 20 | 4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 14 | 42 | Home Study | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 4 | 7 | 28 | Final Exam | 3 | 10 | 30 | |||
| Quiz 1 | 6 | 3 | 18 | Quiz 2 | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 06/10/2025 | |||||||||