| Neuroscience (DR) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code: | SBY6011 | ||||
| Course Name: | Neurobiochemistry and Psychopharmacology | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | Aim of the course is to know the synthesis of biomolecules, their functions for neurotransmission, the formation of a receptor-mediated response, the relationship between signal transmission systems and diseases, and the energetic pathways. |
| Course Content: | Structures and functions of biomolecules, structure of neurotransmitters, receptors, energy metabolism in the brain, lipids |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) By understanding the working principles of the autonomic nervous system, they will be able to comprehend the basic information about the drugs effective on this system. 2) Can explain the mechanism of action of drugs acting on the central nervous system. 3) Will be able to explain the pharmacokinetic important points of drugs acting on the central nervous system. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | - |
| 2) | Pharmacokinetics | - |
| 3) | The Neuron, Synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters | - |
| 4) | Pharmacodynamics | - |
| 5) | Cocaine, Amphetamines, & Other Psychostimulants; Psychedelic Drugs | - |
| 6) | Caffeine, Nicotine, & Cannabis | - |
| 7) | Opioid Analgesics | - |
| 8) | Midterm | - |
| 9) | Anti-depressant Drugs | - |
| 10) | Anxiolytics, Sedative Hypnotics, Anesthetics, and Anticonvulsants | - |
| 11) | Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder | - |
| 12) | Child/Adolescent Psychopharmacology | - |
| 13) | Geriatric Psychopharmacology | - |
| 14) | Discussion | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Molecular Biology of the Cell-Bruce Alberts |
| References: | Molecular Biology of the Cell-Bruce Alberts |
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| 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 | ||||||
| 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. | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| 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. | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 4) 1) Ability to work within the team in the field of neuroscience research | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| 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. | 3 | |||||||
| 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) | 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 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 4) | 1) Ability to work within the team in the field of neuroscience research | 2 |
| 5) | 1) Transcribe and present the findings and research results verbally or in writing | 2 |
| 6) | 1) Ability to use communication and computer technologies efficiently in their work. | 3 |
| 7) | 2) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research. | 3 |
| 8) | 1) Undertake the responsibility of the task alone and carry out independent work. | 1 |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 0 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Quizzes | 2 | 0 | 14 | 28 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 0 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Final | 1 | 0 | 36 | 36 | |||
| Total Workload | 163 | ||||||