Medical Imaging Techniques (Evening Education) Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM018

Course Name:

NeuroAesthetics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Lecturer(s):

BETÜL KOÇARSLAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to learn neural and psychological mechanisms of neuroaesthetics and analyze current artworks neuroaesthetically.
Course Content:	Introduction to neuroaesthetics: definition and history, the brain and beauty, cognitive illusions, psychological disorders and artistic creativity, the neural mechanism of neuroaesthetic perception, 8 laws of Ramachandran, body language, the art and neuroaesthetics, the art of seeing, the culture and beauty, emotions and neuroaesthetics, current approaches in neuroaesthetics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the term neuroaesthetics,
2) Explain the relationship between the brain and beauty,
3) Have an understanding about cognitive illusions,
4) Define the relationship between psychological disorders and artistic creativity,
5) Learn the neural mechanism of aesthetics perception,
6) Learn the eight law of Ramachandran,
7) Have an understanding about body language,
8) Comprehend the role and importance of neuroaesthetics in art,
9) Analyze current artworks neuroaesthetically.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to neuroaesthetics: definition and history
2)	The brain and beauty
3)	Cognitive illusions
4)	Psychological disorders and artistic creativity,
5)	The neural mechanism of neuroaesthetic perception
6)	8 laws of Ramachandran-1
6)	8 laws of Ramachandran-1
7)	8 laws of Ramachandran-2
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Body language
10)	The art and neuroaesthetics-1
11)	The art and neuroaesthetics-2
12)	The art of seeing
13)	The culture and beauty
14)	Emotions and neuroaesthetics
15)	Emotions and neuroaesthetics
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Experiencing Art, Shimmamura, A. (2013).
References:	Experiencing Art, Shimmamura, A. (2013).

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.
2) Applies radiation safety and radiation protection rules. Takes the necessary precautions to protect himself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation.
3) Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices.
4) Has knowledge about occupational health and safety.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
7) Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed.
8) Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively.
9) Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences.
10) Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field.
11) Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
12) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
13) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.
2)	Applies radiation safety and radiation protection rules. Takes the necessary precautions to protect himself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation.
3)	Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices.
4)	Has knowledge about occupational health and safety.
5)	In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6)	Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
7)	Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed.
8)	Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively.
9)	Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences.
10)	Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field.
11)	Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
12)	Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
13)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.

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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Midterms	1	0		40	40
Final	1	0		60	60
Total Workload					100