| 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 |
| NSC5009 | Neurodegeneration and Neurodegenerative Diseases | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. MEHMET OZANSOY |
| Course Objectives: | To understand the basic biology of neurodegeneration To examine major neurodegenerative diseases and their mechanisms To discuss genetic and environmental risk factors To evaluate current and emerging treatment strategies |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration 2. Describe the clinical and pathological features of common neurodegenerative diseases 3. Analyze genetic and environmental contributions to these diseases 4. Interpret recent research findings related to disease mechanisms and therapies 5. Discuss ethical and clinical challenges in treating neurodegenerative disorders |
| 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) | Introduction to Neurodegeneration | |
| 2) | Cell Death Mechanisms in the Nervous System | |
| 3) | Protein Aggregation and Misfolding | |
| 4) | Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction | |
| 5) | Alzheimer’s Disease | |
| 6) | Parkinson’s Disease | |
| 7) | Huntington’s Disease | |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) | |
| 10) | Frontotemporal Dementia | |
| 11) | Prion Diseases and Rare Disorders | |
| 12) | Biomarkers and Diagnostic Tools | |
| 13) | Emerging Therapies and Clinical Trials | |
| 14) | Ethical Issues and Future Perspectives |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Seçilen güncel bilimsel makaleler ve vaka sunumları (Haftalık olarak verilecektir) |
| References: | Przedborski et al. (2014) – Neurodegeneration: The Molecular Pathology of Dementia and Movement Disorders Martin, J.B. (2021) – Harrison's Neurology in Clinical Medicine – Chapter on Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
| 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 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||
| 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. | 3 |
| 4) | Communicates effectively and contributes to teamwork in multidisciplinary environments. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 8) | Develops original work in the field using new knowledge and technologies. | 3 |
| 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 |