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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
PSI 3036	BASICS OF NEUROBIOLOGY *	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLAY DIRIK

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 brains cellular computers: neurons and how neurons differ from other cells. Introduce the function of the brains 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	Be able to describe basically central nervous system and its organisation.
2	Be able to describe structure of the brain.
3	Be able to describe functions of the brain areas.
4	Explain embryonic development of the brain.
5	Describe comparison of the nervous system in mammalian species
6	Explain some neurobiological terms (ie. Pain, sleeps)

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Introduction of course
2	Top-down vs bottom-up / Basic Biology / Organization of the NS
3	Resting Potential and Active Conductance, Excitable membranes Action potentials
4	Ionic basis of action potentials / propagation of signals
5	Channels and Transporters, Synaptic Transmission, Neurotransmitters and Receptors, Synaptic Plasticity
6	Construction of Neural Circuits, Modification of Brain Circuits
7	Midterm
8	The Somatic Sensory system, The Auditory System, The Vestibular system, Chemical senses
9	Pain
10	Sleep, Association Cortex and Cognition
11	Early neural development
12	Synaptic plasticity of development
13	Sex, Sexuality, and the Brain, Gender traits and pathways
14	Repair and Regeneration in the Nervous System

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentation
3. Questions-Answers
4. Homework
5. 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

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

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance must be obligatory at least %70 of courses.
2. Failure to attend the course will not be considered a valid excuse for the late submission of assignments.
3. Plagiarism and cheating attempts for homeworks, midterm and final exam will be evaluated as "0" (zero).

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ceren.hidiroglu@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	12	12
Preparation for final exam	1	15	15
Preparing assignments	2	8	16
Final	1	2	2
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	PO.10	PO.11
LO.1	5	5	5	5	5			4	4
LO.2	5	5	5	5	4	5		4		3	3
LO.3	5	5	4	5	5	4	4		4
LO.4	5	5	5	4	5		5	4	4
LO.5	5	5	4	4	5	5	5			3	3
LO.6	5		5	5	5		4		4	4	4

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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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