Course Details

NEURAL SYSTEM

MBG418

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5MBG418NEURAL SYSTEM3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the structure and functions of the nervous system. In this context, the course will begin with an overview of the development of the nervous system and its cellular and molecular structure. Then, the generation of neural signals and their transmission through synapses, along with the mechanisms that regulate synaptic transmission at various levels, will be discussed. The course will also address the cellular mechanisms of learning and memory, and will conclude with sessions on neurological disorders such as neurodegenerative and psychological diseases, as well as speech disorders.
Course Content Neurons, highly specialized cells, possess an extraordinary capacity to detect and respond to various stimuli. This course will cover the organization of the nervous system, synaptic transmission, muscle contraction, spinal cord and brain motor mechanisms, the autonomic nervous system, somatic neural control, hearing and chemical senses, neural development, synaptic plasticity, and the organization of language and learning.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures, Interactive Discussions, Multimedia Presentations, Readings and Literature Review, Quizzes and Exams
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ayşegül Özkan İnce https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/aysegul.ozkan aysegul.ince@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The Nervous System: A Cellular and Molecular Approach, Allan Siegel, Hreday N. Sapru
Principles of Neural Science, 4th Ed., Kandel, Schwartz, Jessell, McGraw Hill
Weekly lecture slides, relevant scientific articles, and supporting visuals will be shared during class. All materials will be accessible on Canvas in the week following each session.
Canvas
Canvas
Canvas

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %10
Engineering Design %5
Social Sciences %5
Education %5
Science %30
Health %40
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 30
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 2 % 10
Ödev 1 % 10
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 1 1
Ev Ödevi 1 1 1
Sunum 2 1 2
Kısa Sınav 2 1 2
Yüz Yüze Ders 10 15 150
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 157

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand the structural and functional organization of the nervous system and the mechanisms of neural signal transmission.
2 Explain the cellular mechanisms of learning, memory, and neurodegenerative disorders
3 Identify the structure-function relationships in neurons and glia
4 Apply knowledge of molecular biology and genetics to solve problems in neuroscience and related fields


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Neurons and Behavior Canvas Canvas
2 Neuronal Cytoskeleton 1: Molecules and Structures Canvas Canvas
3 Neuronal Cytoskeleton 2: Protein Synthesis and Axonal Transport in Neurons Canvas Canvas
4 Ion Channels, Membrane Potential; Action Potential Canvas Canvas
5 Synaptic Transmission Canvas Canvas
6 Regulation of Synaptic Transmission; Synaptic Integration Canvas Canvas
7 Neuroanatomy – Functional Organization of the Nervous System Canvas Canvas
8 Development of the Nervous System 1: Embryonic neurogenesis, neuronal identity and neuron specification in the CNS and PNS; signal transduction and transcriptional control Canvas Canvas
9 Development of the Nervous System 2: Axon guidance, target recognition, synapse formation, and pruning Canvas Canvas
10 Learning and Memory Canvas Canvas
11 Cellular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory Canvas Canvas
12 Aging in the Brain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Canvas Canvas
13 Speech and Learning Disorders 1; Psychological Disorders Canvas Canvas
14 Speech and Learning Disorders 1; Neurological Drugs, Connectomics, and Optogenetics Canvas Canvas


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3
C2 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
C4 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 4

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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