At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the function and regulation of nervous system and cells of the nervous system 2) Learn the development of nervous system 3) Describe the region and the function of brain 4) Describe neurotransmitter systems 5) Learn learning and memory systems 6) Learn the principles of sensory, motion and central control systems
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course will provide the opportunity to understand the structure and functions of nervous system and to follow the recent studies in neuroscience.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Neuroscience
2nd Week
Nervous system and the cells of nervous system
3rd Week
Neuron: structure, classification, and cytology
4th Week
Ion channels, membrane potential, action potential, electrophysiology
5th Week
Receptors and intracellular transmission pathways
6th Week
Synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters systems
7th Week
Organization of nervous system, anatomical and functional organization
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Development of nervous system
10th Week
Axon guidance, nerve injury and regeneration of nervous tissue
11th Week
Learning and memory
12th Week
Sensory processing
13th Week
Motion and central control
14th Week
Speak, language and emotions
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Neuroscience, 5th Edition. Dale Purves, George.Augustine, David Fitzpatrick, William C. Hall, Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Leonard E. White. Sinauer Associates, 2011. Principles of Neural Science, 5th Edition. Erci R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell, Steven A. Siegelbaum, A. J. Hudspeth, 2012.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Presentation,Questions/Answers,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
2
15
Presentation of Article
1
15
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
1,5
1,5
Preparation for Quiz
2
1
2
Individual or group work
14
1
14
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
13
3
39
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
30
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,5
1,5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
1
8
8
Quiz
2
1
2
Total Workload
128
Total Workload / 30
4,26
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
