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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSI050

Course Name:

Introduction to Neuroscience

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÖKÇER ESKİKURT

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Fatma Göral

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to introduce the theoretical and current issues of the major of neuroscience. Psychological, neurological, and psychiatric disorders will be discussed from the perspective of neuroscience.
Course Content:	In the content of the course, the major of neuroscience will be introduced along with the mechanisms of psychological, neurological, and psychiatric diseases, research methods in neuroscience.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to describe the cellular and gross anatomy of the nervous system
2) To be able to explain how neurons communicate and predict how damage to the central nervous system affects function and behavior
3) To be able to compare and contrast the organization and function of multiple sensory systems
4) To be able to explain how the brain regulates sleep and wakefulness
5) To be able to describe the neurobiological basis of emotions and affective disorders, learning, memory and memory disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease)

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to The Nervous System	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
2)	Neurons and the Action Potential	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
3)	Chemical Messengers	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
4)	4. Drugs and the Brain	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
5)	Touch and Pain	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
6)	Vision	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
7)	Movement	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	The Developing Nervous System	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
10)	Plasticity	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
11)	Learning and Memory	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
12)	Memory Disorders	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
13)	Emotion and Affective Disorders	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
14)	Sleep and Sleep Disorders	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
15)	Final Exam	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Sinirbilim: Beyin Bilimine Giriş (Çev: Ferhan Esen). British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.
References:	Morris, R. & Fillenz, M. (2009). Neuroscience: the Science of the Brain. British Neuroscience Association. UK: Liverpool.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.	1	1	1	1	1
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings	2	1	1	1	1
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.		2			1
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.		1
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.	1
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.	1
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.		1			1
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.	1
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	1
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.					1
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.		1
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.		1
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.	1	1	1	1	1
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.	1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.	2
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings	1
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.	2
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.	1
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.	1
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.	1
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.	2
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.	1
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	2
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.	2
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.	2
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.	2
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.	2
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.	1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	0	3		39
Midterms	1	0	36		36
Final	1	0	50		50
Total Workload					125