| NEUROSCIENCE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| NSC5003 | Introduction to the Nervous System | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SELEN GÜR ÖZMEN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. SELEN GÜR ÖZMEN Prof. Dr. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN |
| Course Objectives: | To introduce the basic structure and organization of the nervous system. To understand how neurons communicate and process information. To describe functional systems such as sensory, motor, and autonomic pathways. To prepare students for more advanced courses in neurophysiology and systems neuroscience. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Explain the basic physiology of neurons and synapses. Describe how sensory and motor pathways are organized. Understand the functional roles of key brain regions. Communicate neuroscience concepts using accurate terminology. |
| The course is carried out in the classical method by presenting the weekly prepared topics by the lecturer to the students for discussion in class. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Overview of the Nervous System | |
| 2) | Neurons and Glial Cells | |
| 3) | Action Potentials and Membrane Potentials | |
| 4) | Synaptic Transmission | |
| 5) | Neurotransmitters and Receptors | |
| 6) | Organization of the Central Nervous System | |
| 7) | Brainstem and Spinal Cord | |
| 8) | Midterm exam | |
| 9) | Sensory Systems | |
| 10) | Motor Systems | |
| 11) | Autonomic Nervous System | |
| 12) | Functional Anatomy of the Brain | |
| 13) | Plasticity and Development | |
| 14) | Review and Final Project Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları |
| References: | Bear, Connors, Paradiso. Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (4th Edition) Kandel et al. Principles of Neural Science Ders sırasında paylaşılan güncel makaleler ve slaytlar |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 78 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Understands fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of neuroscience. | 5 |
| 2) | Gains advanced knowledge of the structure, functioning, and disorders of the nervous system. | 5 |
| 3) | Can design and analyze experiments using scientific research methods. | 2 |
| 4) | Communicates effectively and contributes to teamwork in multidisciplinary environments. | 3 |
| 5) | Conducts scientific research in accordance with ethical standards and reports results responsibly. | 2 |
| 6) | Follows current literature in neuroscience and makes critical evaluations. | 4 |
| 7) | Applies appropriate statistical methods to analyze neuroscientific data. | 3 |
| 8) | Develops original work in the field using new knowledge and technologies. | 4 |
| 9) | Evaluates the importance of neuroscience for individual and public health. | 2 |
| 10) | Effectively presents knowledge and skills through written, oral, and visual means. | 2 |