TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the structure, function and regulation of nervous system and cells of the nervous system. 2) Learn the development of the nervous system. 3) Describe the regions and functions of the brain. 4) Learns the isolation, manipulation and application methods of neural stem cells. 5) Describe neurodegenerative diseases, learn neuroregenerative approaches and discuss neuroregenerative strategies.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	Neuroscience
COURSE DEFINITION	This course covers information about nervous system development, the concepts of embryonic and adult neurogenesis, the importance of neural stem cells, and the basis of neurodegenerative disorders; discussion of neuro-regenerative therapies by following current techniques and publications.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to the nervous system 2nd Week Cell and molecular biology of the neuron 3rd Week Neuroanatomy 4th Week Neuronal branching and axon guidance mechanisms 5th Week Development of the nervous system-embryonic neurogenesis 6th Week Adult neurogenesis 7th Week Neural stem cell isolation and manipulation 8th Week Midterm Exam 9th Week Traumatic brain injury 10th Week Neurodegeneration 11th Week Neurodegenerative diseases 12th Week Neuroregeneration 13th Week Current approaches for neuroregeneration 14th Week Student presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell, Steven A. Siegelbaum, A. J. Hudspeth, 5th Edition.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Assignment 1 30 Project 1 40 Presentation of Article 2 30 Total(%) 100 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam Homework 1 40 40 Project 1 120 120 Take-home Article Presentation 2 50 100 Total Workload 302 Total Workload / 30 10,06 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No