The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to behavioral neuroscience beginning with a detailed review of the nerve cell, conduction and neurotransmission. Next, we build upon this smallest unit of the nervous system through study of neuroanatomy, structure/function relationships and the developmental evolution of the whole brain. As the course proceeds, these foundational topics will nurture understanding of the neural bases of sensation, perception, cognition and emotion as well as ingestive, sexual and addictive behavior.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
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Office Hour(s)
Assistant Professor Serra İçellioğlu
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Verbal presentation.
Principle Sources
-Principles of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology. Marsel Mesulam, Oxford University Press.
- Eric Kandel, Principles of Neural Science, 5. Baskı, Elsevier, 2012.
- Kognitif Nörobilimler, Sirel Karakaş, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2010.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to behavioral neuroscience
Verbal presentation
2. Week
Neurons
Verbal presentation
3. Week
Neuronal transmission, conductin and integration
Verbal presentation
4. Week
Neurotransmitters
Verbal presentation
5. Week
Electrochemical transmission
Verbal presentation
6. Week
Organization of central nervous system
Verbal presentation
7. Week
Cortex
Verbal presentation
8. Week
Psychopharmacology
Verbal presentation
9. Week
MIDTERM
10. Week
Methods for measuring brain functions
Verbal presentation
11. Week
Research method in neuroscience
Verbal presentation
12. Week
Neuroimaging
Verbal presentation
13. Week
Visual system
Verbal presentation
14. Week
Visual pathways
Verbal presentation
15. Week
FINAL TERMS
16. Week
FINAL TERMS
17. Week
FINAL TERMS
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
10
Attendance / Participation
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2
Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3
Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5
Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6
Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7
Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8
Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9
High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10
Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11
Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12
Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13
Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14
Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15
Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16
Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17
Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18
Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Additional insight will be gained by examination of neural dysfunction in neurological and
neuropsychiatrically impaired clinical populations.
LO-2
Discussing background in concept and theory, research methodology, and application of neuroscientific knowledge to normal behavior and clinical disorders/syndromes.
LO-3
Discussing neuroethical dilemmas.
LO-4
Discuss knowledge of the brain systems and neurotransmitters and the behavior processes that they control as well as how various diseases and trauma to the nervous system affect behavior.
LO-5
describe and explain the major research methods and statistical analysis used in neuroscience.
