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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
FZY 604CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY2 + 22nd Semester6

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Doctorate Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim of this course is to understand the human central nervous system mechanisms Objectives: principles of central nervous system, synaptic organization and the action of neurotransmitter mechanisms will be learned
Course Content "Introduction to central nervous system Synaptic communication and learning; Structure of synapses; Neurotransmitters; Control of the motor systems; Reflexes; Control of movement by higher brain centers; Cerebral cortex and pyramidal tracts; Cerebellum; Basal ganglia; Reticular activating system and sleep; Dopaminergic system; Adrenergic system; Serotinergic system; Acetylcholinergic system; Sleep; Limbic system; Hypothalamus and regulation; Control of emotions; Cognitive functions; Association areas in cerebral cortex Applied physiology: Exploration of nervous system in frog; Bulbospinal frog; Decerebration in frog; Extremities choose in frog; Electrophysiological recording systems; Electrophysiological recording in rats; Sciatic nerve dissection and stimulation in rats; Laminectomy and ventral root, dorsal root dissection; Recording of spinal reflexes I,II; Nerve conduction velocity measurement in rat "
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Explains the working principle’s of the central nervous system.
2Defines the levels of motor control hiyerarchies.
3Explains voluntary motor control and reflexes.
4Determines sensorial and motor cortex, piramidal and extrapiramydal tracts and functions.
5Defines general knowledge on upper brain and cortex.
6Accounts for student practice on central nervous system.
7Accounts for research on central nervous sytem functions.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
PO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11
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LO 002331212     
LO 00333211211 1 
LO 004422111 22  
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Sub Total25221311131548551
Contribution43222211110

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14456
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14228
Mid-terms11515
Final examination12929
Presentation / Seminar Preparation7428
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






156

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COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2023-2024 Fall1VURAL KÜÇÜKATAY
Details 2022-2023 Fall1VURAL KÜÇÜKATAY
Details 2020-2021 Spring1VURAL KÜÇÜKATAY
Details 2018-2019 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2017-2018 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2016-2017 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2015-2016 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2014-2015 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2013-2014 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2012-2013 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2011-2012 Spring1SADETTİN ÇALIŞKAN
Details 2010-2011 Spring1OSMAN GENÇ
Details 2009-2010 Spring1OSMAN GENÇ


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
FZY 604 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY 2 + 2 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Fall
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Prof. Dr. VURAL KÜÇÜKATAY vkucukatay@pau.edu.tr TIP B0203 TIP C0203 %
Goals The aim of this course is to understand the human central nervous system mechanisms Objectives: principles of central nervous system, synaptic organization and the action of neurotransmitter mechanisms will be learned
Content "Introduction to central nervous system Synaptic communication and learning; Structure of synapses; Neurotransmitters; Control of the motor systems; Reflexes; Control of movement by higher brain centers; Cerebral cortex and pyramidal tracts; Cerebellum; Basal ganglia; Reticular activating system and sleep; Dopaminergic system; Adrenergic system; Serotinergic system; Acetylcholinergic system; Sleep; Limbic system; Hypothalamus and regulation; Control of emotions; Cognitive functions; Association areas in cerebral cortex Applied physiology: Exploration of nervous system in frog; Bulbospinal frog; Decerebration in frog; Extremities choose in frog; Electrophysiological recording systems; Electrophysiological recording in rats; Sciatic nerve dissection and stimulation in rats; Laminectomy and ventral root, dorsal root dissection; Recording of spinal reflexes I,II; Nerve conduction velocity measurement in rat "
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction to central nervous system
2 Synaptic communication and learning
3 Structure of synapses; Neurotransmitters
4 Control of the motor systems; Reflexes
5 Control of movement by higher brain centers
6 Cerebral cortex and pyramidal tracts
7 Cerebellum; Basal ganglia;
8 Reticular activating system and sleep
9 Dopaminergic system; Adrenergic system
10 Serotinergic system; Acetylcholinergic system
11 Sleep; Limbic system
12 Hypothalamus and regulation
13 Control of emotions
14 Cognitive functions; Association areas in cerebral cortex
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
ResourcesResources Language
Guyton AC, Hall JE. Tıbbi Fizyoloji. Onbirinci Baskı Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri Ltd. Şti. İstanbul: 2006. Ganong WF. Tıbbi fizyoloji. Yirmiüçüncü Baskı Barış Kitabevi. İstanbul, 2011. Berne RM, Levy MN, Kooppen BM, Stanton BA, Fizyoloji. Beşinci Baskı Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri Ltd. Şti. İstanbul: 2008.Türkçe
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes