Information Package / Course Catalogue
Neurodevelopment and Brain Development
Course Code: CGB213
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the developmental processes of the nervous system and the brain in children, neurodevelopmental variations, the effects of developmental and neurological disorders on child development, and the role of child development specialists in assessment, intervention, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Course Content

This course covers the structure and development of the nervous system, brain development, neurological assessment, neurophysiological foundations of cognitive and behavioral processes, developmental milestones, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurological diseases, developmental screening and assessment procedures, the role of child development specialists within interdisciplinary teams, current neuroscience research, and the effects of technology, artificial intelligence, and environmental factors on brain development.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the basic structures and functions of the nervous system and the brain.
2.Describe neurodevelopmental processes during childhood.
3.Discuss the biological and environmental factors influencing brain development.
4.Explain the fundamental characteristics of neurodevelopmental disorders.
5.Evaluate the role of child development specialists in the management of neurological disorders.
6.Interpret current neuroscience research from a child development perspective.
7.Explain the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the field of neurodevelopment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Anlar B, Serdaroğlu A, Yakut A. Gelişimsel Çocuk Nörolojisi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastaneleri Basımevi, 2008. Ankara.
2.Yalaz K. Temel Gelişimsel Çocuk Nörolojisi, Genişletilmiş 2. baskı, 2018, Ankara.
3.Swaiman Pediatrik Nöroloji İlkeleri ve Uygulaması Ders Kitabı, 6. baskı
4.Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21. baskı
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Development of the Nervous System and Brain
Week 2 - Theoretical
Neuron Structure, Synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters
Week 3 - Theoretical
Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Brain Development from the Prenatal Period through Childhood
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biological and Environmental Factors Affecting Brain Development
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neurological Foundations of Motor, Cognitive, Language, and Socio-Emotional Development
Week 7 - Theoretical
Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Developmental Screening Tests
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities, and Executive Functions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Neuromuscular Disorders
Week 12 - Theoretical
Language and Speech Delays
Week 13 - Theoretical
Contemporary Techniques for the Assessment of Brain Function
Week 14 - Theoretical
Artificial Intelligence, Screen Exposure, Environmental Factors, and Brain Development
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Reading2114
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
3
4
3
4
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3
3
3
2
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3
4
3
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3
3
3
3
2
OÇ-6
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-7
2
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026