NURSING (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
HEM6029	Behavioral Neurobiology	Fall Spring	3	0	3	9

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. FATMA ETİ ASLAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	To teach the basic concepts and mechanisms in behavioral neurobiology

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 critical systems in the formation of behavior and learn the effect on each other
2 to learn about Behavioral functional neuroanatomy
3 to learn basic neurobiological mechanisms constitute Behavior

Course Content

The historical development of neurobiology and behavior science, basic concepts of behavioral neurobiology : the circuit from the brain synapses , the brain's complex structure of basic anatomical brain regions that play a role in behavioral incidents physiological basis of behavioral functions Behavioral fundamental signaling pathways that play a role in the function and neurotransmitter participation in cognitive functions , social behavior, senses and neurobiology Behavioural plasticity and effects

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing the course.
2)	Neuroanatomy for behavioral neurobiology my
3)	prefrontal cortex
4)	Wernicke's and brocca
5)	Sensorimotor control
6)	Thalamus - corticothalamic loops
7)	The limbic system
8)	amygdala
9)	Neurobiology of Learning
10)	Neurobiology of memory
11)	Attention neurobiology
12)	Cognitive functions
13)	Work week.
14)	Evaluation of the course .

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Her hafta verilecek.

References:

Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience, Sixth Edition by S. Marc Breedlove, Neil V. Watson and Mark R. Rosenzweig (2010) Essentials of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences by Stuart C. Yudofsky and Robert E. Hales (2010) Neuroscience: Neuropsychology, Neuropsychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, Brain & Mind. (Advanced Text) by R. Joseph (2011)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	9	126
Study Hours Out of Class	4	10	40
Presentations / Seminar	6	12	72
Homework Assignments	2	4	8
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			248

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to reflect nursing knowledge into practice, and to gain skills and comprehensive and contemporary knowledge, and develop critical and creative thinking skills.	3
2)	To learn the importance of the application of ethical principles and committees in health care for the individual and society.	3
3)	To be able to use multidisciplinary and community-based approaches for responding health problems, and meeting needs for health protection and development and for solving health problems of individual, family and community both at national and international levels.	1
4)	To develop skills for combining theoretical knowledge with professional practice learned during expertise in the field of nursing and to synthesize, and to reflect the knowledge into research and practices.	4
5)	To use the contemporary professional and nursing care and information technologies in an advanced level and to able to create new solutions.	4
6)	To be able access to information related to nursing concepts, principles and methods, and to be able to conduct assessment and do scientific research, and to be able reflect the knowledge and skills into practice.
7)	To follow up advances in evidence based practice and to conduct evidence-based research that will contribute to professional practices.	2
8)	To follow up emerging technologies and current development and changes in health policy and scientific research in the field of healthcare necessary for the professional practice.	2
9)	To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects and research in collaboration across other disciplines in health care, with a sense of social responsibility.	2
10)	To develop new ideas and methods based on high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.	2
11)	To act as a leader in environments for solving professional and interdisciplinary problems.
12)	To conduct studies in field of health based on advanced professional development and lifelong learning principles.