Information Package / Course Catalogue
Neurophysiology and Sensory Physiology
Course Code: TFZ506
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Excitation in neurons, action potential, conduction; Brain, brain stem, basal ganglia, reticular formation, lymbic system, hypothalamus, Thalamus; Cerebellum and its functions, cortex, motor and sensorial areas, learning; Motion and position controlled voluntary actions, Autonomic nervous system; Sympathic system; Parasympathic system; Receptors and sensation receptions; Skin sensations and touch, Somatic reception, mechanic reception; Pain receptors, pain treshold, pain control; The central neurophysiology of seeing; The ear and hearing, Chemical disorders.

Course Content

To understand the mechanisms of human central nervous system, Principles of central nervous system, synaptic relations and mechanisms of action of neurotransmitters

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Recep ÖZMERDİVENLİ
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Stimulation in nerves
Week 2 - Theoretical
action potential,
Week 3 - Theoretical
synapse, neurotransmitters, receptors;
Week 4 - Theoretical
Brain, brainstem, basal ganglia,
Week 5 - Theoretical
hypothalamus, Thalamus;
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cerebellum functions, cortex, motor and sensory regions,
Week 7 - Theoretical
Central neurophysiology of vision; Ear and hearing, Chemical senses.
Week 8 - Theoretical
learning; Movement and situation controlled voluntary behaviors;
Week 9 - Theoretical
Autonomic nervous system;
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sympathetic; Parasympathetic system;
Week 11 - Theoretical
Receptors and sensory perceptions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cutaneous sensations and contact;
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cutaneous sensations and contact;
Week 14 - Theoretical
Pain receptors, pain threshold, pain control
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1141428
Lecture - Practice1141428
Assignment103250
Reading301442
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026