Defining neuropsychopharmacology, defining the basics of the nervous system, defining cellular mechanisms and communication systems in the cell, defining the basics of neuropharmacology, identifying important hormones, and defining the pharmacological bases of depression and neurodegenerative diseases.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system,Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system
,Cellular communication: Electrochemical communication,Cellular communication: Intercellular electrical communication and extrasynaptic release,Cellular communication: Intracellular signal transmission,Principles of neuropharmacology,Excitatory and inhibitory amino acids,Acetylcholine and orexin,Catecholamines,Neuropeptides,Atypical neurotransmitters,Neuropharmacology of depression,Pharmacology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognize the basics of the nervous system.
Recognizes cellular mechanism and communication types.
10, 16, 9
Chemicals important in cellular communication are identified.
10, 16, 9
Recognize the pharmacological situation in depression and neurodegenerative diseases.
Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
2
Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
3
Cellular communication: Electrochemical communication
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
4
Cellular communication: Intercellular electrical communication and extrasynaptic release
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
5
Cellular communication: Intracellular signal transmission
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
6
Principles of neuropharmacology
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
7
Excitatory and inhibitory amino acids
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
8
Acetylcholine and orexin
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
9
Catecholamines
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
10
Neuropeptides
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
11
Atypical neurotransmitters
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
12
Neuropharmacology of depression
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
13
Pharmacology of neurodegenerative diseases
Reading relevant sections from the book recommended as a course resource
Resources
Squire, Fundamental Neuroscience 3rd Edition Dale Purves, Neuroscience 4th Edition Constance Hammond, Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology, 4th Edition
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system.
X
2
Knows the essential scientific questions of neuroscience and current fields of research.
X
3
Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes.
X
4
Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters.
X
5
Able to comment on related scientific researches with respect to rational, method and results.
X
6
Knows main laboratory techniques.
X
7
Able to explain main scientific questions regarding neuroscience.
X
8
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
9
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
10
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages.
X
11
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
12
Behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit.
X
13
Able to participate neuroscience research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
INTRODUCTION to COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
Defining neuropsychopharmacology, defining the basics of the nervous system, defining cellular mechanisms and communication systems in the cell, defining the basics of neuropharmacology, identifying important hormones, and defining the pharmacological bases of depression and neurodegenerative diseases.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system,Basic architecture and cellular components of the nervous system
,Cellular communication: Electrochemical communication,Cellular communication: Intercellular electrical communication and extrasynaptic release,Cellular communication: Intracellular signal transmission,Principles of neuropharmacology,Excitatory and inhibitory amino acids,Acetylcholine and orexin,Catecholamines,Neuropeptides,Atypical neurotransmitters,Neuropharmacology of depression,Pharmacology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognize the basics of the nervous system.
Recognizes cellular mechanism and communication types.
10, 16, 9
Chemicals important in cellular communication are identified.
10, 16, 9
Recognize the pharmacological situation in depression and neurodegenerative diseases.
