Information Package / Course Catalogue
Central Nervous System and Special Senses
Course Code: VFZ625
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

The understanding of physiological mechanisms of the basic principles of the nerve physiology and special senses

Course Content

The anatomical structure of the central nervous system, cerebrospinal fluid, polysynaptic reflexes, motor activity, hypothalamus, limbic system, vision, hearing, taste and smell senses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To have knowledge about reflex arc, synapses and its features
2.2. To have knowledge about effector organs, central and autonomic nervous systems
3.3. To be informed about physiological functions of the parts of the brain and cerebellum
4.4. To be informed about the occurence of the stimulus in the special sense receptors
5.5. To be informed about the transmission and interpretation of the stimuli of the special senses in the central nervous system
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reklex arc
Week 2 - Theoretical
Impulse and features of synapse
Week 3 - Theoretical
Neurotransmitters
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pedunculus
Week 5 - Theoretical
Thalamus
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hypothalamus
Week 7 - Theoretical
Motoric systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Animatios/Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reflexes of medulla spinalis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Skin senses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Photoreceptors in retina and vision
Week 12 - Theoretical
Physiology of auditory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nosiception and pain
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protective mechanisms of brain
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment42112
Term Project130131
Quiz42112
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026