Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING | - | Fall Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 8 |
| 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. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU, Assist.Prof. Mevhibe SARICAOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To give information to neuroscience students about basic principles of functional neuroimaging methods, their use in basic research and clinics and recent research |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic Concepts in Functional Neuroimaging,Principle of Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Electroencephalography ,Magnetoencephalography,Positron Emission Tomography,Diffusion Tensor Imaging,Transcranial Magnetic and Direct Current Stimulation ,Functional and Structural Connectivty in the Brain,Imaging of the Language Networks,Imaging Networks of Memory: Encoding, Consolidation, Retrieval,Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: In General,Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: Presurgical Functional Mapping. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Gains knowledge on different functional imaging methods | A, E | |
| Knows which methods is best to be used for a given scientific problem | 16 | A, E |
| Knows how functional imaging methods are employed in current basic science and clinical research | 16 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts in Functional Neuroimaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 2 | Principle of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 3 | Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 4 | Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 5 | Electroencephalography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 6 | Magnetoencephalography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 7 | Positron Emission Tomography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 8 | Diffusion Tensor Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 9 | Transcranial Magnetic and Direct Current Stimulation | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 10 | Functional and Structural Connectivty in the Brain | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 11 | Imaging of the Language Networks | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 12 | Imaging Networks of Memory: Encoding, Consolidation, Retrieval | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 13 | Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: In General | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 14 | Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: Presurgical Functional Mapping | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| Resources |
| The Oxford Handbook of Functional Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences (2017) Ed. Andrew C. Papanicolaou. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199764228.001.0001 |
| Recent articles using the relevant neuroimaging method in basic science and clinical fields to be selected at the time of the course. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | 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 | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 6 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 15 | 60 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 12 | 4 | 48 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 258 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(258/30) | 9 | |||||
| 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 FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING | - | Fall Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 8 |
| 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. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU, Assist.Prof. Mevhibe SARICAOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To give information to neuroscience students about basic principles of functional neuroimaging methods, their use in basic research and clinics and recent research |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic Concepts in Functional Neuroimaging,Principle of Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Electroencephalography ,Magnetoencephalography,Positron Emission Tomography,Diffusion Tensor Imaging,Transcranial Magnetic and Direct Current Stimulation ,Functional and Structural Connectivty in the Brain,Imaging of the Language Networks,Imaging Networks of Memory: Encoding, Consolidation, Retrieval,Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: In General,Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: Presurgical Functional Mapping. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Gains knowledge on different functional imaging methods | A, E | |
| Knows which methods is best to be used for a given scientific problem | 16 | A, E |
| Knows how functional imaging methods are employed in current basic science and clinical research | 16 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts in Functional Neuroimaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 2 | Principle of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 3 | Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 4 | Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 5 | Electroencephalography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 6 | Magnetoencephalography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 7 | Positron Emission Tomography | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 8 | Diffusion Tensor Imaging | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 9 | Transcranial Magnetic and Direct Current Stimulation | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 10 | Functional and Structural Connectivty in the Brain | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 11 | Imaging of the Language Networks | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 12 | Imaging Networks of Memory: Encoding, Consolidation, Retrieval | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 13 | Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: In General | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| 14 | Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging: Presurgical Functional Mapping | Reading the recommended reference book and relevant literature from the last five years |
| Resources |
| The Oxford Handbook of Functional Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences (2017) Ed. Andrew C. Papanicolaou. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199764228.001.0001 |
| Recent articles using the relevant neuroimaging method in basic science and clinical fields to be selected at the time of the course. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | 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 | |