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Introduction to Neuroscience

Course Code	: CSE430
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: English
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 2
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 6

Objectives of the Course

To provide a systematic introduction to the mammalian nervous system, emphasizing the structural and functional organization of the human brain.

Course Content

This course begins with the study of nerve cells: their structure, the propagation of nerve impulses and transfer of information between nerve cells, the effect of drugs on this process, and the development of nerve cells into the brain and spinal cord. We then move to the sensory systems such as olfaction, hearing, and vision and discuss how physical energy such as light is converted into neural signals, where these signals travel in the brain, and how they are processed. Next we study the control of voluntary movement. Finally, we cover the neurochemical bases of brain diseases and those systems which control motivation, emotion, learning and memory.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	The aim of this course is to reinforce the student's understanding of the structure, functioning, and contribution of speech, language and cognition to the nervous system.
2.	At the end of this course students will be able to; identify and define the basic terminology of cognitive neuroscience.
3.	Recognize the imaging and research methods used in the field of cognitive neuroscience and develop a scientific view on the strengths and weaknesses of these methods.
4.	Students will be able to comprehend the importance of evidence-based and critical thinking in cognitive neuroscience.
5.	Understand and explain the functions of various cognitive functions (eg learning, memory) and their interactions with language functions.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Bear, Mark F., Barry W. Connors, and Michael A. Paradiso. Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4th edition. International Edition, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015. ISBN: 978078176003

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction

Week 2 - Theoretical

Cellular neuroanatomy: neurons and glia, Neurophysiology 1: resting potential

Week 3 - Theoretical

Neurophysiology 1: resting potential (cont.), Neurophysiology 2: action potential

Week 4 - Theoretical

Synaptic transmission 1: physiology

Week 5 - Theoretical

Synaptic transmission 2: chemistry

Week 6 - Theoretical

Organization of the vertebrate brain

Week 7 - Theoretical

Vision 1: the eye, Vision 2: thalamus and V1 cortex

Week 8 - Theoretical

Vision 2: thalamus and V1 cortex (cont.), Vision 3: beyond V1

Week 9 - Theoretical

Hearing, Olfaction

Week 10 - Theoretical

Hearing, Olfaction (cont.), Motor system

Week 11 - Theoretical

Motor system (cont.),

Week 12 - Theoretical

Chemical control of brain

Week 13 - Theoretical

Learning and memory

Week 14 - Theoretical

Attention, Emotion and Sleep

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment	5	%5
Term Assignment	1	%5
Quiz	4	%15
Midterm Examination	1	%15
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Lecture - Practice	14	0	2	28
Assignment	14	0	3	42
Laboratory	14	0	2	28
Midterm Examination	1	8	2	10
Final Examination	1	10	1	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				147

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10	PÇ-11
OÇ-1	5	4
OÇ-2							4
OÇ-3	4	4		4	4
OÇ-4		4							4
OÇ-5								4

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