Medipol University

Program Information

Aim

To provide the students with advanced theoretical knowledge regarding the mechanisms of functioning of nervous system from molecular level to behavior and its pathological processes and with scientific research abilities thus to make them attain the capacity to design, conduct and conclude novel and independent research in the field.

Qualification Awarded

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Registration and Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Diploma, Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) Result, Certificate of English Proficiency

Graduation Requirements

Students who have taken 90 to 120 ECTS, successfully passed their courses, attended a seminar and submitted their thesis are entitled to receive a diploma.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits

* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.

** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.

*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.

Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.

COURSE LISTS
Fall Semester Courses Plan
CodeCourseLanguage of InstructionT+UUKECTSDownload
SNBY1121990MORPHOLOGYTurkish339
SNBY1121980CELL BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRYTurkish449
SNBY1145550INTRODUC. to COGNITIVE ELECTRO. and BRAIN OSCILLA. Turkish226
SNBY1150340NEUROSCIENCE ITurkish339
SNBY1150350INTRODUCTION to FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGINGTurkish2+238
SNBY1122010MOLECULAR GENETICSTurkish447
SNBY1122210LABORATORY ROTATION ITurkish-6
SNBY1122220LABORATORY ROTATION IITurkish-6
SNBY1122240SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS Turkish224
SNBY1122230PHYSIOLOGY Turkish226
Spring Semester Courses Plan
CodeCourseLanguage of InstructionT+UUKECTSDownload
SNBY1276500SEMINARTurkish-6
SNBY1221990MORPHOLOGYTurkish339
SNBY1214014HOW to PREPARE a SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTTurkish226
SNBY1221980CELL BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRYTurkish449
SNBY1245550INTRODUC. to COGNITIVE ELECTRO. and BRAIN OSCILLA. Turkish226
SNBY1250340NEUROSCIENCE ITurkish339
SNBY1250350INTRODUCTION to FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGINGTurkish2+238
SNBY1222010MOLECULAR GENETICSTurkish447
SNBY1222210LABORATORY ROTATION ITurkish-6
SNBY1222220LABORATORY ROTATION IITurkish-6
SNBY1222240SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS Turkish224
SNBY1223490NEUROSCIENCE IITurkish336
SNBY1245560INTRODUCTION to COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY Turkish226
SNBY1222230PHYSIOLOGY Turkish226

Program Qualification

Theoretical, Factual

Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.
Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.
Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.
Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.


Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix
Basic Area QualificationProgram Qualification
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical, Factual

1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

7 - Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience.

3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field.

6 - Knows main laboratory techniques.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

SKILLS
Cognitive, Practical

1- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

2- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

3- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

4-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

5- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

6-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

13 - Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

COMPETENCIES
Ability to work independently and take responsibility

1- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

13 - Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

2- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

3- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article.

13 - Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.

4- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

5- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

Learning Competence

1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

Communication and Social Competence

1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

9 - Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field.

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3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level.

10 - Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.

Field-based Competence

1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field.

7 - Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

4 - Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.

5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

7 - Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience.

5 - Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.

8 - Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts.

12 - Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.

11 - Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.

3 - Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.

1 - Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.

2 - Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.



13 - Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this programme have a variety of career opportunities, such as academic careers, medical research, or leadership in the health sector.

Upgrading

They can apply to doctoral programs.

Type of Training

Full Time

Assessment and Evaluation

- Lecture notes and exams, - Thesis work, - Written reports, - Oral presentations and seminars - Consultant reviews - Research skills

Head of Department/Program

Learning Experiences

Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:

Learning Experiences *

Learning Activities

Tools Used

Discussion Method

Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application.

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments.

Demonstration Method

The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice.

Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer.

Problem Solving Method

Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study

Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer

Case Study Method

Presentation of case studies, exploring case studies, sampling typical cases, sampling outlier cases, alternative cases, comparing case studies, case study analysis, case study interpretation, case study evaluation.

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animation, cartoons), computer, projection, online environments.

Self Study Method

Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance.

Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop

Question - Answer Technique

Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers

Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations)

Experimental Technique

Setting up a scientific experiment, conducting a scientific experiment, collecting, processing and transforming data from a scientific experiment, predicting the results of a scientific experiment, explaining a scientific experiment, evaluating the results of a scientific experiment, simulation of an experiment.

Laboratory, workshop, application areas, computer software, standard classroom technologies.

Brainstorming Technique

Developing opinions, developing questions, expressing observation situations, developing critical thinking, problem solving, group/team work, listening and speaking.

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computers, projectors, online environments.

Project Based Learning Model

Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products

Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject

Simulation Technique

Realization of simulations for risky, dangerous, expensive, time-consuming applications/practices.

Simulation environment, Computer

Problem Baded Learning Model

Creating a reflective scenario of a real-life problem situation, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data about the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data transformation, developing alternative solutions

Problem scenario texts, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject

Cooperative Learning

Cooperation, communication, leadership, sharing tasks, sharing responsibility, learning together, social interaction. Heterogeneous groups are formed among the students. The task is given to the groups. Groups of students do tasks such as project, performance, problem solving, role playing, classical homework together.

In-class and out-of-class, in-school and out-of- school environments.

Experiential Learning

Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment.

Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools

Lecture Method

Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied)

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room

Traditional Written Exam

Classical written exams to assess creative, critical and reflective thinking. Multiple- choice, short-answer (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false and other) exams to assess cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis.

Written exam papers, multiple choice tests, short answer tests, mixed tests, answer keys

Oral Exam

It aims to assess student-specific, creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis. It is not a general measurement and evaluation method. It is not applied in every program; it is program specific.

Oral question bank/ oral question pool, answer keys, checklists, rubrics, rating scales

Homework

It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject.

Library, e-library, books, articles

Project Task

Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report

Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books

Course - Program Competencies Relations

Course12345678910111213
CELL BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY0005410503000
INTRODUC. to COGNITIVE ELECTRO. and BRAIN OSCILLA. 3400433353545
INTRODUCTION to COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 4443413133453
INTRODUCTION to FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING1000231221222
LABORATORY ROTATION I1314332220201
LABORATORY ROTATION II1103232200012
MOLECULAR GENETICS5555555444555
MORPHOLOGY2100002000002
NEUROSCIENCE I3322324311422
NEUROSCIENCE II5500555534245
PHYSIOLOGY 3200443213442
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 0300432324524
SEMINAR1533313213231
İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 13/1429361525433435342429353234

Surveys for Students

Öğretim elemanı değerlendirme anketiKesinlikle katılmıyorumKatılmıyorumKısmen katılıyorumKatılıyorumKesinlikle katılıyorumFikrim yok
Dönem başında dersin amacını, kapsamını ve öğrencidenbeklenenleri anlaşılır bir şekilde açıklar.
Dersin kaynaklarını dersin amaçlarına uygun olarak seçer veduyurur.
Ders için önerdiği kaynaklara ulaşmada öğrencilere yolgösterir/yardımcı olur.
Anlatımı (Dersi sunumu) akıcı, açık ve anlaşılırdır.
Öğretim teknolojilerini (etkili bir şekilde) kullanabilir.
Sınıfta çok yönlü iletişim ve etkileşim sağlayacakuygulamalara yer verir.
Geleneksel öğretim strateji yöntem ve teknikleri konusundagelişmiş bir bilgi birikimine sahiptir.
Derste işlediği öğretim yöntemlerini kendi uygulamalarındakullanır.
Ders saatleri dışında ders ile ilgili öğrenciye yeterince zamanayırır.
Derse düzenli olarak gelir ve zamanı etkin kullanır.
Ders sırasında sınıfa hakimiyeti kurmada oldukça başarılıdır.
Güncel konular hakkında öğrencileri bilgilendirir.
Öğrenci görüşlerine açık tutum ve davranışları ile örnek teşkileder.
Başarı ölçme yöntemleri ve araçları (klasik/test/sözlü sınav/proje/ödev vb.) dersin hedef ve içeriği ile uyumludur.
Sınav kağıdımla ilgili soru sormak istediğimde bana yardımcı olur.
Laboratuvar/saha/uygulama çalışmaları dersin amacı ileuyuşmaktadır.
Dersin öğrenme ve öğretme sürecinin yaratıcı düşünme süreç vebecerilerini geliştirir.
Ders güncel konu ve konuklarla desteklenir.
Yukarıdaki sorular dışında iletmek istedikleriniz

Numerical Data

Number of Students by years

Student Success

Graduate Success

Ekleme Tarihi: 27/11/2023 - 00:05Son Güncelleme Tarihi: 27/11/2023 - 00:05
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