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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FIZ 6059 HIGH CORTICAL FUNCTIONS ELECTIVE 3 2 0 12

Offered By

Physiology

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MÜGE KIRAY

Offered to

Course Objective

Higher cortical functions of the central nervous system physiology and behavior learning of the basic concepts and research methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define the structural and functional organization of the central nervous system. 2   Define the communication between neurons and role of neurotransmitters. 3   To understand the brain's higher cortical functions. 4   To apply behavioral experiments. 5   Planning a laboratory work. 6   To understand the neurobiological basis of functional disorders of the brain.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Structural organization of the central nervous system. Prof. Dr. Ayfer DAYI 2 Functions of the cerebral cortex. Prof. Dr. Ayfer DAYI 3 Functional organization of the neocortex Prof. Dr. Ayfer DAYI 4 Interhemispheric transmission, cerebral dominance Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 5 Neurotransmitters; classification, the synthesis and release. Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 6 Biological rhythms, sleep wakefulness. Doç. Dr. Ilkay AKSU 7 Hypothalamus and limbic system. Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 8 Attention and awareness. Prof. Dr. Ayfer DAYI 9 Emotional behavior, motivation. Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 10 Speech and language. Doç. Dr. Ilkay AKSU 11 Learning and memory. Prof. Dr. Ayfer DAYI 12 The neural basis of sex development Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 13 Normal cognitive aging. Prof. Dr. Müge KIRAY 14 Neurodegenerative diseases. Doç. Dr. Ilkay AKSU 15 Neurobiological basis of affective disorders Doç. Dr. Ilkay AKSU

Recomended or Required Reading

Guyton, Tıbbi Fizyoloji 2013 Vander, Insan Fizyolojisi 2018 Berne Levy, Fizyoloji 2023

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Based on the interactive learning method with the participation of the student; discussion of physiological mechanisms is essential.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 PRF PERFORMANCE 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRF * 0.40 + FIN*0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) PRF * 0.40 + FCGR*0.60 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Müge Kiray, Tel: 4124478

Office Hours

Monday 12:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 15 3 45 Tutorials 15 2 30 Preparation for midterm exam 1 50 50 Preparation for final exam 1 50 50 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 15 8 120 Final 1 3 3 Midterm 1 3 3 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 301

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.2 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.3 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 LO.6 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3