Details
| Code | Name | Type | Year | Semester | ECTS |
| 10606052018 | Nervous System Physiology | Zorunlu | 1 | 1 | 7.00 |
Objectives of the Course
To gain information about organization of nervous system, special and somatic senses, motor functions of central nervous system, the role of limbic system, the autonomic nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Özlem AKMAN
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Comprehends organization of nervous system, types and role of sensory receptors and neuronal circuits for processing information. |
| 2 | Comprehends somatic sensations including tactile and position senses, pain and thermal sensations and special senses such as vision, sense of hearing and chemical senses. |
| 3 | Comprehends motor functions of then spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum and basal ganglia. |
| 4 | Comprehends intellectual functions of the brain, states of brain activity and basic mechanisms of learning and memory. |
| 5 | Comprehends the autonomic nervous system functions, cerebral blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid system. |
Mode of Delivery
Doç. Dr. Özlem AKMAN
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Organization of nervous system and sensory receptors, Somatic sensations, Special senses, Motor functions of the spinal cord Cortical and brainstem control of motor function, Contributions of the cerebellum and basal ganglia to motor control, Cerebral cortex Limbic system and hypothalamus, States of brain activity, The autonomic nervous system, Cerebral blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 1 | Organization of nervous system and sensory receptors |
| 2 | Somatic sensations |
| 3 | Special sense-Vision |
| 4 | Special sense – hearing and chemical senses |
| 5 | Motor functions of the spinal cord |
| 6 | Cortical and brainstem control of motor function |
| 7 | Mid Term Exam Week |
| 8 | Mid Term Exam Week |
| 9 | Contributions of the cerebellum and basal ganglia to motor control |
| 10 | Cerebral cortex |
| 11 | Limbic system and hypothalamus |
| 12 | States of brain activity |
| 13 | The autonomic nervous system |
| 14 | Cerebral blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid |
| 15 | Final Exam Week |
| 16 | Final Exam Week |
Recommended or Required Reading
Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology, 13th Ed. Ganong’s Medical Physiology, 24th Ed. T Lippincott Physiology, 1st Ed.
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 | 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | |
| 6 | 2 | 12 | |
| Soru-Yanıt | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Bireysel Çalışma | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma | 35 | 2 | 70 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 200 |