Understand the relationship between brain and behavior by learning the basic principles of neuroscience.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, Course Introduction,What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior?,What Is the Nervous System’s Functional Anatomy?,What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?,What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?,How Do Neurons Use Electrical Signals to Transmit Information?,MIDTERM,How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?,How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?,How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?,How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?,How Do We Study the Brain’s Structures and Functions?,How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt?,FINAL EXAM.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The student recognizes and knows the concepts related to the nervous system.
14, 9
C
Knows basic neuroscience organization and functioning.
14, 9
C
Knows the biological mechanisms related to drugs and their relationship with the brain.
10, 14, 9
C
Knows neurotransmission and can relate it to psychology.
10, 14, 9
C
Knows how the nervous system develops and is organized.
10, 14, 9
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction, Course Introduction
2
What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
3
What Is the Nervous System’s Functional Anatomy?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
4
What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
5
What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
6
How Do Neurons Use Electrical Signals to Transmit Information?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
7
MIDTERM
8
How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
9
How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
10
How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
11
How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
12
How Do We Study the Brain’s Structures and Functions?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
13
How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
14
FINAL EXAM
Resources
Kolb, B., Whishaw, I. Q., & Teskey, G. C. (2023). An introduction to brain and behavior. New York: Worth.
Pinel, J. P. (2009). Biopsychology. Pearson education.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
12
3
36
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
1
50
50
General Exam
1
50
50
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
136
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30)
5
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 NEUROSCIENCE
PSK1116789
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Özge VURAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM, Lect. Özge VURAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
Understand the relationship between brain and behavior by learning the basic principles of neuroscience.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, Course Introduction,What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior?,What Is the Nervous System’s Functional Anatomy?,What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?,What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?,How Do Neurons Use Electrical Signals to Transmit Information?,MIDTERM,How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?,How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?,How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?,How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?,How Do We Study the Brain’s Structures and Functions?,How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt?,FINAL EXAM.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The student recognizes and knows the concepts related to the nervous system.
14, 9
C
Knows basic neuroscience organization and functioning.
14, 9
C
Knows the biological mechanisms related to drugs and their relationship with the brain.
10, 14, 9
C
Knows neurotransmission and can relate it to psychology.
10, 14, 9
C
Knows how the nervous system develops and is organized.
10, 14, 9
C
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction, Course Introduction
2
What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
3
What Is the Nervous System’s Functional Anatomy?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
4
What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
5
What Are the Nervous System’s Functional Units?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
6
How Do Neurons Use Electrical Signals to Transmit Information?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
7
MIDTERM
8
How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
9
How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
10
How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
11
How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence Brain and Behavior?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
12
How Do We Study the Brain’s Structures and Functions?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
13
How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt?
Reading the relevant chapter from the book
14
FINAL EXAM
Resources
Kolb, B., Whishaw, I. Q., & Teskey, G. C. (2023). An introduction to brain and behavior. New York: Worth.
Pinel, J. P. (2009). Biopsychology. Pearson education.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
