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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7MBG418NEURAL SYSTEM3+0+03524.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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. Berrak Yetimler https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/berrak.yetimler berrak.yetimler@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
Course Notes 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.
Documents Canvas
Assignments Canvas
Exams 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
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 2 % 60
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 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 Dersin tanıtımı, nörobilime giriş Canvas Canvas
2 Neurons and Glial Cells Canvas Canvas
3 Membrane Potential and Ion Channels Canvas Canvas
4 Action Potential Canvas Canvas
5 Synaptic Transmission Canvas Canvas
6 Neurotransmitter Systems Canvas Canvas
7 Structure of the Nervous System Canvas Canvas
8 Sensory Systems I Canvas Canvas
9 Sensory Systems 2 Canvas Canvas
10 Motor System Canvas Canvas
11 Higher brain functions: Learning and Memory Canvas Canvas
12 Higher Brain Functions: Language Canvas Canvas
14 Higher Brain Functions: Emotions Canvas Canvas

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
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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