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PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SBY6105

Course Name:

Research Methods in Neuroscience

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Gökçer Eskikurt

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	How to conduct a scientific research with qualitative and quantitative methods is to give information about how to interpret and use the results. It provides information about the usage areas and requirements of the research methods used.
Course Content:	Basic concepts and topics related to research methods are conceptual infrastructure in scientific researches, determination of research method, data collection, analysis and reporting. It includes the advantages and disadvantages of research methods used in neuroscience and their usage areas.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to explain the basic concepts of research methods.
2) Will be able to create the conceptual background for scientific research.
3) Knows the advantages and disadvantages of electrophysiologic methods.
4) Knows the advantages and disadvantages of imaging methods
5) Knows the advantages and disadvantages of stimulation methods
6) Know the advantages and disadvantages of molecular methods
7) Know the advantages and disadvantages of animal studies

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Research Methods	-
2)	Identifying Variables and Scale Types	-
3)	Determination of the Research Population and Sample	-
4)	Quantitative Studies, Data Collection Processes and Analysis Methods	-
5)	Purpose and Process in Scientific Research, Determination of Research Topic	-
6)	Descriptive Statistics (Frequency tables, Cross tables, mean, median, kurtosis skewed etc.)	-
7)	Validity and Reliability Analysis, Factor Analysis	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Normality Analysis and Homogeneity Analysis	-
10)	T-test for Dependent and Independent samples, Single Factor ANOVA	-
11)	Correlation Analysis	-
12)	Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Simple Linear Regression Analysis	-
14)	Chi-square analysis, Nonparametric Analysis	-
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

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Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) 1) To be able to define the basic concepts of neuroscience, understand and express neurophysiological functions of brain and neuroanatomical structures, functional organization of central nervous system and basic principles of normal functioning.
2) 2) To have theoretical knowledge about etiopathogenesis of neurological and psychiatric diseases and to have knowledge of neurological and cognitive impairments and central nervous system pathology knowledge in these diseases.
3) 1) To be able to have basic theoretical knowledge about transcranial neuromodulation methods and to use these methods in the field of study, such as radiological and electrophysiological research and investigation methods used in neurological and psychiatric diseases such as electronomyfromography, electroencephalography, evoked potentials and neuroimaging methods.
4) 1) Ability to work within the team in the field of neuroscience research
5) 1) Transcribe and present the findings and research results verbally or in writing
6) 1) Ability to use communication and computer technologies efficiently in their work.
7) 2) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research.
8) 1) Undertake the responsibility of the task alone and carry out independent work.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1) To be able to define the basic concepts of neuroscience, understand and express neurophysiological functions of brain and neuroanatomical structures, functional organization of central nervous system and basic principles of normal functioning.
2)	2) To have theoretical knowledge about etiopathogenesis of neurological and psychiatric diseases and to have knowledge of neurological and cognitive impairments and central nervous system pathology knowledge in these diseases.
3)	1) To be able to have basic theoretical knowledge about transcranial neuromodulation methods and to use these methods in the field of study, such as radiological and electrophysiological research and investigation methods used in neurological and psychiatric diseases such as electronomyfromography, electroencephalography, evoked potentials and neuroimaging methods.
4)	1) Ability to work within the team in the field of neuroscience research
5)	1) Transcribe and present the findings and research results verbally or in writing
6)	1) Ability to use communication and computer technologies efficiently in their work.	3
7)	2) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research.	2
8)	1) Undertake the responsibility of the task alone and carry out independent work.	1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	102
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Midterms	1	20
Final	1	30
Total Workload		180