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Course Description Course Name : Neurobiology Course Code : ANA502 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN BOYAN Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN OĞUZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies the macroscopic and microscopic structures of the CNS Knows the descending and ascending pathways and their functional roles Knows the anatomy of the eye and and understands its functions Understands the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system Understands the relationship between the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system Understands the relationship between motor integration systems and their functions Knows the olfactory pathways and shows them on educational materials Knows the anatomy of the ear and understands its functions Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understanding the relationship between the anatomy and function of the nervous system and behavioral neurobiology Course Contents : 1. Overview of the nervous system 2. The microscopic structure of the nervous system 3. The macroscopic structure of the nervous system 4. Descending and ascending pathways 5. Sensory organs Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Anatomy classrooms and laboratories   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Structure and function of the nervous system Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 2 The macroscopic and radiological anatomy of CNS Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 3 Clinical approach to embryological development and the anatomy of the central nervous system Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 4 Anatomical and clinical characteristics of arteries and veins in the CNS Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 5 Clinical approach to the anatomical and physiological mechanisms of descending pathways Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 6 Clinical approach to the anatomical and physiological mechanisms of ascending pathways Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 7 Clinical approach to cranial nerves and their lesions Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 8 Mid-term exam Read the course textbook Test exam with multiple choice questions 9 Internal structure of the cerebellum and its functional connections Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 10 Clinical characteristics of the functional connections of the internal structure of the diencephalon and the cortex Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 11 The autonomic nervous system and its functional connections Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 12 Functional connections and clinical characteristics of reticular system Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 13 Functional connections and clinical characteristics of the vestibular system and hearing pathways Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 14 Visual pathways and their clinical characteristics Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 15 Functional links between the olfactory pathways and the limbic system and their clinical characteristics Read the course textbook Power point presentations, demonstration of structures on models and cadavers 16/17 Final exam Read the course textbook Test exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Clinical Neuroanatomy, Snell R.,S  Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji Atlası ve Ders Kitabı (in Turkish), DERE F.  Gray’s Anatomy, Warwick R, Williams P.L Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 0 2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 0 3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 2 4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 1 5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 0 6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 0 7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 0 8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 0 9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 5 10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 5 11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 0 12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 0 13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 5 14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 4 15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 5 16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 0 17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 0 18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 3 19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 0 20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6