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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
TRANSMITTER in NERVOUS SYSTEM-Spring Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Assistant(s)
AimTo gain the ability to distinguish the transmission mechanisms of the central nervous system and the structures responsible for this at macro and micro levels.
Course ContentThis course contains; Functional Organization of Nerve Cells,Neurochemical transmission in the central nervous system,Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators, Synaptic Transmission,Neuromediators and neurotrophic factors,Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-I
(Aminoacids, GABA and its receptors, Glysine and its receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-II
(Glutamate, Aspartate and their receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-III
(Acetylcholine (Ach), Dopamine and its receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-IV
(5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) Histamine and its receptors),Introduction to Central Nervous System Diseases,Motor Diseases,Behavioral Disorders,Neurodegenerative Diseases,Clinical evaluations,Presentations and general evaluations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will understand the functional mechanism, functioning and importance of the central nervous system. 10, 16, 4A, D
2. Describe how transmission from nerve cells occurs through electrical and chemical synapses. 16, 4A, D, E, G
2.1. Explains neuron morphology, neuron types, axonal current and axonal transport, synapse structure, synaptic transmission, cerebral cortex. 10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
3. Will be able to explain how the organization of nerve cells occurs. 10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
4. Will be able to define the pathologies caused by damage to the relevant tissues.10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
4.1. Explains neurodegenerative diseases.10, 16, 4A, D, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Functional Organization of Nerve CellsSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.1-57; Gray's anatomy 42. edition, p. 386-397 Anatomi-Kaplan ARICI p.212
2Neurochemical transmission in the central nervous systemSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.84-87 Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.28-35
3Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators, Synaptic TransmissionSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.84-87
4Neuromediators and neurotrophic factorsTıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.35
5Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-I
(Aminoacids, GABA and its receptors, Glysine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
6Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-II
(Glutamate, Aspartate and their receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
7Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-III
(Acetylcholine (Ach), Dopamine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
8Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-IV
(5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) Histamine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
9Introduction to Central Nervous System DiseasesClinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz p.133-162
10Motor DiseasesOzan Anatomi 3.edition p. 489-506
11Behavioral DisordersOzan Anatomi 3.edition p.518-520
12Neurodegenerative DiseasesTıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.82-83
13Clinical evaluationsClinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz
14Presentations and general evaluations
Resources
Snell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009 Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz Ozan Anatomi, 3rd Edition

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The students will be able to recognize the tissues, organs and systems in the human body.
X
2
- Know the basic functions of organs and systems and their basic functional aspects.
X
3
- Know the localization, surface projection and course of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves and organs.
X
4
- Identify organs and other structures on a cadaver.
5
- Identify normal anatomic structures from radiogram, MR and CT images.
6
- Have a general knowledge about basic diseases of the organs and systems.
X
7
- Evaluate certain clinical problems that can be explained on the basis of anatomical knowledge.
X
8
- Grasp the relation between the anatomy discipline and other basic medical and clinical disciplines
X
9
Able to prepare questions for scientific research, develop hypothesis and methods.
X
10
Able to know how to dissect different parts of a cadaver.
11
Able to present on the topics of their branch and the scientific data they assessed
X
12
Able to design research and develop it into a project and present it. Able to issue the interim and final report keeping track of the project
X
13
Can turn scientific research results into articles.
X
14
Develop their own way of learning, practicing lifelong learning in their field of study.
X
15
Able to follow international publications in their own field using at least one foreign language effectively.
X
16
Able to make use of computers and the internet to access knowledge effectively.
X
17
Able to form trust based relationships with students.
X
18
Able to exchange views on related field of study and scientific research topics with others.
X
19
Work in a team responsibility.
X
20
Able to use Scientific databases effectively.
X
21
Able to read, analyze and evaluate scientific data critically.
X
22
Able to develop questions for the scientific research, hypothesis and methodology.
X
23
Able to present, share and discuss research data effectively.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14342
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam13030
General Exam14545
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)159
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(159/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
TRANSMITTER in NERVOUS SYSTEM-Spring Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Assistant(s)
AimTo gain the ability to distinguish the transmission mechanisms of the central nervous system and the structures responsible for this at macro and micro levels.
Course ContentThis course contains; Functional Organization of Nerve Cells,Neurochemical transmission in the central nervous system,Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators, Synaptic Transmission,Neuromediators and neurotrophic factors,Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-I
(Aminoacids, GABA and its receptors, Glysine and its receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-II
(Glutamate, Aspartate and their receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-III
(Acetylcholine (Ach), Dopamine and its receptors),Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-IV
(5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) Histamine and its receptors),Introduction to Central Nervous System Diseases,Motor Diseases,Behavioral Disorders,Neurodegenerative Diseases,Clinical evaluations,Presentations and general evaluations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will understand the functional mechanism, functioning and importance of the central nervous system. 10, 16, 4A, D
2. Describe how transmission from nerve cells occurs through electrical and chemical synapses. 16, 4A, D, E, G
2.1. Explains neuron morphology, neuron types, axonal current and axonal transport, synapse structure, synaptic transmission, cerebral cortex. 10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
3. Will be able to explain how the organization of nerve cells occurs. 10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
4. Will be able to define the pathologies caused by damage to the relevant tissues.10, 16, 4A, D, E, G
4.1. Explains neurodegenerative diseases.10, 16, 4A, D, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Functional Organization of Nerve CellsSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.1-57; Gray's anatomy 42. edition, p. 386-397 Anatomi-Kaplan ARICI p.212
2Neurochemical transmission in the central nervous systemSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.84-87 Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.28-35
3Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators, Synaptic TransmissionSnell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy p.84-87
4Neuromediators and neurotrophic factorsTıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.35
5Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-I
(Aminoacids, GABA and its receptors, Glysine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
6Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-II
(Glutamate, Aspartate and their receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
7Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-III
(Acetylcholine (Ach), Dopamine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
8Neurotransmitters and their receptors of the central nervous system-IV
(5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) Histamine and its receptors)
Tıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.36-43
9Introduction to Central Nervous System DiseasesClinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz p.133-162
10Motor DiseasesOzan Anatomi 3.edition p. 489-506
11Behavioral DisordersOzan Anatomi 3.edition p.518-520
12Neurodegenerative DiseasesTıbbi Fizyoloji-Halis KÖYLÜ p.82-83
13Clinical evaluationsClinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz
14Presentations and general evaluations
Resources
Snell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009 Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple-Aaron Berkowitz Ozan Anatomi, 3rd Edition

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The students will be able to recognize the tissues, organs and systems in the human body.
X
2
- Know the basic functions of organs and systems and their basic functional aspects.
X
3
- Know the localization, surface projection and course of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves and organs.
X
4
- Identify organs and other structures on a cadaver.
5
- Identify normal anatomic structures from radiogram, MR and CT images.
6
- Have a general knowledge about basic diseases of the organs and systems.
X
7
- Evaluate certain clinical problems that can be explained on the basis of anatomical knowledge.
X
8
- Grasp the relation between the anatomy discipline and other basic medical and clinical disciplines
X
9
Able to prepare questions for scientific research, develop hypothesis and methods.
X
10
Able to know how to dissect different parts of a cadaver.
11
Able to present on the topics of their branch and the scientific data they assessed
X
12
Able to design research and develop it into a project and present it. Able to issue the interim and final report keeping track of the project
X
13
Can turn scientific research results into articles.
X
14
Develop their own way of learning, practicing lifelong learning in their field of study.
X
15
Able to follow international publications in their own field using at least one foreign language effectively.
X
16
Able to make use of computers and the internet to access knowledge effectively.
X
17
Able to form trust based relationships with students.
X
18
Able to exchange views on related field of study and scientific research topics with others.
X
19
Work in a team responsibility.
X
20
Able to use Scientific databases effectively.
X
21
Able to read, analyze and evaluate scientific data critically.
X
22
Able to develop questions for the scientific research, hypothesis and methodology.
X
23
Able to present, share and discuss research data effectively.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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