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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
PSI 3037	INTRODUCTION TO NEUROBIOLOGY*	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NAKŞIDIL TORUN

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

Introduction to neurobiology with overview of embryological development of nervous system in evolutionary context. Introduces regional and systems neuroanatomy by studying mammalian visual system with comparative perspective. Introduce the function of the brain s cellular computers: neurons and how neurons differ from other cells. Introduce the function of the brain s cellular computers: neurons and how neurons differ from other cells, how they generate electrical signals and how they communicate with one another via synapses. And also introduce how neurons cooperate in circuits by studying 5 sensory systems: vision, touch, hearing, taste and smell. After learning these fundamentals, we will enter into a topical discussion of the current understanding of important neurobiology topics, including psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders, pain, gender traits and sleep.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	On successful completion of this course unit, students will be able to explain and understand the biological basis of human cognition, emotion and behavior.
2	Students will be able to describe the central nervous system and mss organization at a basic level.
3	Students will be able to describe evaluate the main theories in physiological psychology.
4	Students will be able to describe as well as compare the effects of neurotransmitters, hormones and activities in the brain.
5	Students will be able to explain how the nervous system intertwines with other systems in the body to create a specific behavior
6	Students will be able to explain neurobiological mechanisms of emotion, cognitive functions and sleep.
7	Students will be able to understand the underlying mechanisms of psychological disorders.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Introduction to course and syllabus review
2	Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
3	Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
4	Synapses
5	Synapses
6	Anatomy and Resarch Methods
7	Anatomy and Resarch Methods
8	Midterm Exam
9	Emotional Behaviors
10	Cognitive Functions1
11	Cognitive Functions 2
12	Psychological Disorders
13	Wakefulness and Sleep
14	Overall

Recomended or Required Reading

Kalat, James W.
Biological psychology (13th Ed.)
Cengage Learning
2018

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Questions-Answers
Homework
Discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	FIN	FINAL EXAM
3	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4	RST	RESIT
5	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO 1-6: They will be evaluated by questions in the midterm and final examination

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70% attendance is obligatory

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

psikoloji@gmail.com; biyoloji@gmail.com; naksidil.yazihan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 13.30-15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	13	3	39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	13	3	39
Preparation for midterm exam	1	10	10
Preparation for final exam	1	15	15
Preparing assignments	3	3	9
Preparing presentations	2	4	8
Final	1	3	3
Midterm	1	2	2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			125

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
LO.1	5	4	4		4		4	4
LO.2	5	4	4		5		4	4	4
LO.3	4		5		4		4	4	4
LO.4	5		5		5		5	5	5
LO.5	5		4		4		4	4	4
LO.6	5	5		4	4	5		5	5
LO.7

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Description of Individual Course Units

Offered By

Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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