Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nervous Tissue and Nervous System
Course Code: VHE639
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach nervous tissue and central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

Course Content

Nervous tissue: The neurons, myelin sheath, synapses, neuroglial cells. Nervous System: Central nervous system; cerebrum, cerebellum, caudex, spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system; ganglions, peripheral nerves, nerv endings.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Göksel DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.The student learns nervous cell, myelin sheath, snaps, protective and supportive structure of nevreous tissue
2.The student learns Central nervous system: Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Peduncle, Medulla spinalis.
3.The student learns Peripheral nervous system: Ganglions, peripheral nerve, peripheral nevre endings.
4.Understand the importance of nervous tissue and nervous system
5.To understand the relationship between nervous system and other organs and systems
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nerve Cell (neuron)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nerve Cell (neuron)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Myelin Sheet
Week 4 - Theoretical
İnterneuronal space
Week 5 - Theoretical
İnterneuronal space
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cerebellum
Week 9 - Theoretical
Peduncle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Medulla spinalis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ganglions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Peripheral nerve
Week 13 - Theoretical
Peripheral nevre endings
Week 14 - Theoretical
Article discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130113
Assignment3039
Reading3039
Midterm Examination115015
Final Examination129029
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026