| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn the structure, function and regulation of nervous system and cells of the nervous system.
- Learn the development of the nervous system.
- Describe the regions and functions of the brain.
- Learns the isolation, manipulation and application methods of neural stem cells.
- Describe neurodegenerative diseases, learn neuroregenerative approaches and discuss neuroregenerative strategies.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | Neuroscience |
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| Course Description | This course covers information about nervous system development, the concepts of embryonic and adult neurogenesis, the importance of neural stem cells, and the basis of neurodegenerative disorders; discussion of
neuro-regenerative therapies by following current techniques and publications. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the nervous system |
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2nd Week |
Cell and molecular biology of the neuron |
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3rd Week |
Neuroanatomy |
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4th Week |
Neuronal branching and axon guidance mechanisms |
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5th Week |
Development of the nervous system-embryonic neurogenesis |
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6th Week |
Adult neurogenesis |
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7th Week |
Neural stem cell isolation and manipulation |
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8th Week |
Traumatic brain injury |
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9th Week |
Neurodegeneration |
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10th Week |
Neurodegenerative diseases |
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11th Week |
Neuroregeneration |
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12th Week |
Current approaches for neuroregeneration |
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13th Week |
Student presentations |
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14th Week |
Student presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell, Steven A. Siegelbaum, A. J. Hudspeth, 5th Edition. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
40 |
| Presentation of Article |
2 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
0 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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|
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| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Project |
1 |
120 |
120 |
| Take-home |
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| Article Presentation |
2 |
50 |
100 |
| Total Work Load | 302 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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