| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Describes basic brain imaging methods.
- Explains the fundamental theoretical framework for electroencephalography measurement.
- Explains the fundamental recording principles of the functional magnetic resonance imaging method.
- Explains fNIRS, TMS, and PET methods at a basic level.
- Presents orally, the brain imaging methods and experimental paradigms used in scientific articles
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the fundamental neuroimaging methods used to study the structure and functions of the brain, and to ensure they grasp the basic operating principles, applications, advantages, and limitations of these methods. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
General Information |
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2nd Week |
General Organization of the Nervous System |
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3rd Week |
Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System-I |
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4th Week |
Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System-II |
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5th Week |
Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential |
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6th Week |
Synaptic Transmission |
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7th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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8th Week |
Electroencephalography (EEG) |
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9th Week |
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) |
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10th Week |
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) |
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11th Week |
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) |
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12th Week |
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) |
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13th Week |
Article Presentations |
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14th Week |
General Review |
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15th Week |
Final Exam |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Johns, P. (2014). Clinical Neuroscience E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Buccafusco, J. J. (Ed.). (2000). Methods of behavior analysis in neuroscience.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
11 |
2 |
22 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
15 |
2 |
30 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Article Presentation |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Total Work Load | 91 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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