Description of Individual Course Units

Code Name Type Year Semester ECTS
703002032014 Neurophysiology Seçmeli 2 3 4.00

Objectives of the Course

To teach the organization and functions of the human nervous system in detail.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Şenay YILDIRIM KAHRIMAN

Learning Outcomes

1 Learn to define neurophysiology
2 Learns the electrical activity and information processing process in nerve fibers in detail.
3 Learns the central nervous system functions in detail.
4 Learns peripheral nervous system functions in detail.
5 Learns the physiology of pain in detail.

Mode of Delivery

Dr. Öğr. Üy. Şenay YILDIRIM KAHRIMAN

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Introduction to neurophysiology. Nervous System Organization. Neuron Structure, Classification and Functions. NeurogliaElectrical Activity in Nerve Fibers and Introduction to Synapses,Basic Functions of Synapses and NeurotransmittersCentral Nervous System-Brain, Cerebral Cortex, Substantia albaBasal Nuclei, Limbic System, Thalamus, HypothalamusBrainstem, Reticular Formation, Regulatory Systems of Brainstem, CerebellumPeripheral Nervous System -Autonomic Nervous SystemCerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier, Membranes Surrounding the Brain, Brain Blood Flow and Brain MetabolismCentral Nervous System – Spinal CordPeripheral Nervous System-Somatic Nervous SystemPain, Pain Types and CharacteristicsPain Suppression System

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

1 Introduction to neurophysiology. Nervous System Organization. Neuron Structure, Classification and Functions. neuroglia
2 Electrical Activity in Nerve Fibers and Introduction to Synapses
3 Basic Functions of Synapses and Neurotransmitters
4 Central Nervous System-Brain, Cerebral Cortex, Substantia alba
5 Basal Nuclei, Limbic System, Thalamus, Hypothalamus
6 Brainstem, Reticular Formation, Regulatory Systems of Brainstem, Cerebellum,
7 Midterm
8 Midterm
9 Peripheral Nervous System -Autonomic Nervous System
10 Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier, Membranes Surrounding the Brain, Brain Blood Flow and Brain Metabolism
11 Central Nervous System – Spinal Cord
12 Peripheral Nervous System-Somatic Nervous System
13 Pain, Pain Types and Characteristics
14 Pain Suppression System
15 Final exam
16 Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Klinik Anlatımlı Tıbbi Fizyoloji, Halis Köylü, Nobel Tıp KitabeviTıbbi Fizyoloji, Guyton & Hall , Nobel Tıp KitabeviVander's Medical Textbook of PhysiologyGanong's Medical Textbook of Physiology (Barrett, Barman, Boitano,)

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri 40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri 60
100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Count WORKLOAD (hours) TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Final Sınav 1 1 1
Derse Katılım 12 1 12
Soru-Yanıt 5 1 5
Bireysel Çalışma 16 4 64
Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma 2 3 6
Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma 2 3 6
12 2 24
119