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| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code: | SBY6019 | ||||
| Course Name: | Genes and Behavior | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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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 | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Asst. Prof. Gökçer Eskikurt | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | To provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the processes and hereditary mechanisms associated with the nervous system and behavior, To provide a framework for how current molecular biology approaches questions at the interface of genetics and neurobehavioral sciences, To review methods and specific findings for analyzing human and other organisms' behavior, To teach ways to generate research questions by reading the current scientific literature in the field of behavioral genetics |
| Course Content: | The problem of heredity or environment in behavioral science Effects of Genes and Environment on Personality Thrill-seeking gene and genetics Genetic factors in obesity and eating disorders Health Psychology and genetics in aging Heredity dimension of learning/memory and intelligence The genetics of schizophrenic behavior Genetic components of mood disorders and anxiety Genetic predisposition markers in hyperactivity and attention deficit Autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder and possible genetic markers Markers of genetic predisposition in criminal behavior. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have general knowledge about the science of genetics and its contribution to psychology 2) To be able to learn the effect of genetic mechanisms on individual's emotions, thoughts and behaviors 3) To understand the importance of genetic background in personality development and mental processes 4) To be able to learn the effect of genetics in psychopathology 5) To be able to learn the use of animal models in understanding human behavior |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction, and an overview of genetic tools | - |
| 2) | From Gene to Protein: Basic Molecular Genetic Mechanisms | - |
| 3) | Chromatin and Control of Gene expression | - |
| 4) | Chromatin and Control of Gene expression | - |
| 5) | Early Brain Development | - |
| 6) | The Neuron and Neural Transmission within a Cell | - |
| 7) | Synaptic Transmission between Cells | - |
| 8) | Midterm | - |
| 9) | Cognition, Learning and Memory | - |
| 10) | Cognition, Learning and Memory | - |
| 11) | Hormones and Brain Function | - |
| 12) | The Neurobiology of Emotion and Stress | - |
| 13) | The Neurobiology of Stress and Anxiety | - |
| 14) | Fear and Anxiety Disorders and Drugs | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları |
| References: | İlgili makaleler |
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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. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 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. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 4) | 1) Ability to work within the team in the field of neuroscience research | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 7) | 2) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research. | |
| 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 | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 32 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 48 |
| Midterms | 1 | 50 |
| Final | 1 | 60 |
| Total Workload | 190 | |