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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Neurochemical Anatomy |
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| Course Code |
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ANA510 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. BEHİCE DURGUN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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At the end of this course, the students: Classify the general organization of the nervous system.
Explain the outer and internal structure of the nervous system.
Explain the organization of the peripheral nervous system.
Summarize the integrated circuits in the nervous system.
Define the concept of neurotransmitter, classifys the neurotransmitters and differentiate the anatomical locations of neurotransmitters.
Differentiate the functional relationship among aminoacid pathways, corticocortical and sensory-motor circuits.
Differentiate the functional relationship among biogenical amine pathways, modulator system and neural circuits.
Differentiate the functional anatomic connections of neuropeptid pathways.
Evaluate the effects of neurotransmitter pathways on sensory-motor and behavioral integration.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is to gain modern approach to neuroanatomy on the basis of chemical anatomy, neurotransmitters and binding sites. |
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| Course Contents |
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The structural basis of neurotransmitter pathways, amino acid pathways, biogenic amine pathways, neuropeptid pathways, the effects of neurotransmitter pathways on sensory-motor and behavioral integration
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish+English |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Anatomy Department |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
General organization of the nervous system |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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2 |
Macroscopic structure of the central nervous system |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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3 |
Internal structure of the central nervous system |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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4 |
Peripheral nervous system |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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5 |
The functional components of the spinal nerves and segmental innervation |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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6 |
Organization of the autonomic nervous system |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies, anatomical models |
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7 |
Integrated circuits in the nervous system |
Reading recommended sources, homework or project |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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8 |
Neurotransmitters (Classification and anatomical locations) |
Reading recommended sources, homework or project |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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9 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
Integration knowledge from different units. |
Written or oral exam |
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10 |
Amino acid pathways and functional anatomic connections |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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11 |
Dopaminergic pathways and functional anatomic connections |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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12 |
Cholinergic and noradrenergic pathways and functional anatomic connections |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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13 |
Serotonergic pathways and functional anatomic connections |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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14 |
Neuropeptide pathways and functional anatomic connections |
Reading recommended sources |
Lecture, interactive method, group discussion, brain storming, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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15 |
The effects of the neurontransmitter pathways on the sensori-motor and behavioral integration (ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION) |
Research, preparing questions, team work, lifelong learning, critical thinking |
Lecture, group discussion, brain storming, project, group project, standard information technologies |
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16/17 |
FINAL EXAM |
Integration knowledge from different units. |
Written or oral exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 B. Durgun. Neurochemical Anatomy, Lecturer Notes (Powerpoint slides)
F. Dere. Nöroanatomi Fonksiyonel Nöroloji Atlası ve Ders Kitabı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Adana.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Recommended papers and other published or online materials
R. Snell. Clinical Neuroanatomy [CD-ROM], 7th edition.
S.G. Waxman. Correlative Neuroanatomy
Internet and library database
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. |
5 |
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2 |
Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. |
0 |
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3 |
Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. |
3 |
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4 |
Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. |
4 |
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5 |
Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. |
5 |
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6 |
Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. |
0 |
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7 |
Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. |
0 |
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8 |
Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. |
4 |
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9 |
Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. |
5 |
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10 |
Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. |
4 |
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11 |
Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. |
1 |
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12 |
Describes the surface anatomy structures. |
0 |
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13 |
Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. |
5 |
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14 |
Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. |
5 |
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15 |
Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. |
2 |
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16 |
Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. |
4 |
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17 |
Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. |
2 |
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18 |
Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. |
0 |
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19 |
Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. |
0 |
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20 |
Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 137 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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