The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Professor Seyhan Altun
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 13:00, 3C/03-05
Office Hour(s)
Everday, MOBIGEN, Atakoy Campus
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Powerpoint presentation
- Discussion with subject-related scientific papers
- Video and animations
Principle Sources
- Neuroscience: Exploring the brain, Third Edition, MArk F. Bear, Barry W. Connors and Michael A. Paradiso. (Feb 7, 2006)
- Principles of Neuroscience, Fifth Edition, Eric Kandel
- Neuroscience with Neurons in Action, Fifth Edition, Dale Purves, George J. Augustine, David Fitzpatrick and William C. Hall (Nov 4, 2011)
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Model organisms in neuroscience (C.Elegans, D.Melanogaster, Zebrafish)
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
2. Week
Model organisms in neuroscience (Mouse, Primate, Homo sapiens)
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
3. Week
Molecular mechanisms of neural development
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
4. Week
Neuronal communication and action potential
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
5. Week
Synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
6. Week
Molecular mechanisms of vision and hearing
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
7. Week
Brain and behaviour
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
8. Week
Molecular mechanisms of learning and memory
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
9. Week
Neural stem cells and regeneration
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
10. Week
Aging brain, Alzheimer's and Parkinson diseases
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
11. Week
Molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases (Huntington, Tay-Sachs, Wilson syndroms)
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
12. Week
Molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases (Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Depression
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
13. Week
analysis of neural isorders in model organisms, molecular basis of current treatment strategies
Powerpoint presentation, discussion
14. Week
Artificial brain and intelligence systems
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Quizzes
1
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To apply all knowledge about basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to all problems in molecular biology and genetics
PO-2
To be able to identify, model and produce solutions against to problems related to molecular biology and genetics
PO-3
To start a procedure, proceed and finalize about determined problem by using analytical techniques
PO-4
To be able to understand all knowledge about living organisms which is main subject of molecular biology and genetics
PO-5
To contribute scientific research and development and add further information
PO-6
To be able to analyze data, design an experiment and proceed and annoate the results
PO-7
To be able to use current techniques and analysis methods in molecular biology and genetics
PO-8
To be able to be a part of a team in disciplinary or multidisciplinary, national or international public problems focused projects and use at least one foreign language for vocational purposes
PO-9
To be able to behave individually, take initiative and creativity skills
PO-10
To communicate briefly and clear using oral or written presentation skills to present individual working performance and independent decisions
PO-11
To carry responsibility to vocational and ethical issues
PO-12
To be aware about quality assessment
PO-13
To adopt in principle the importance of life-learning subject and graduate self-development by following new literature about field and apply current knowledge
