At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will define the physiological foundations of behavior at both the cellular and systemic level, 2) Will evaluate principal components of central and peripheral nervous systems and their effect on behavior, 3) Will acknowledge that physiological processes are important variables in exploring behavior and that trying to explore behavior without taking these processes into consideration would be a limited approach, 4) Will discuss that human behavior is a whole which is affected by many variables such as physiology, culture and personality. 5) Will reason on the evolutionary background of human behaviour on biological grounds.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The relationship between behavior and human biology, , basic anatomy knowledge, systems, operating principles of nerve cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems, principles of sensory and motor systems and the neurobiological foundations of a wide range of processes such as sleep and emotions and the neuropsychosocial model of psychological disorders are the main topics discussed in the course. In addition to these, information on practical issues such as the effects of substances on the nervous system or the psychological phenotype of brain lesions are provided to students.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Cells of the Nervous System
2nd Week
Action Potential and Synaptic Transmission
3rd Week
Neurotransmitters
4th Week
Central Nervous System Anatomy: Brain
5th Week
Central Nervous System Anatomy: Cranial Nerves and Spinal Cord
6th Week
Cortex and Cortical Functions
7th Week
Motor Functions
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Sensory Systems I
10th Week
Sensory Systems II
11th Week
Sleep, Wake and Biological Rhythms
12th Week
Neurobiology of Emotions
13th Week
Neurobiology of Learning
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Carlson, N. R. (2012). Physiology of behavior (12th ed.). NY: Allyn & Bacon.
Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. (Eds.). (2016). Brain and behaviour: Revisiting the classic studies. Sage.
Kalat, J. W. (2015). Biological psychology. Cengage Learning.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
5
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
5
6
30
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
20
20
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
146
Total Workload / 30
4,86
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)