Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Course Code: BYF651
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The course will aim to investigate the physiology and molecular mechanisms of sleep together with sleep disorders .

Course Content

The course will investigate the physiology and molecular mechanisms of sleep. Circadian rythm, the phases of sleep, slow-wave and REM sleep, the neuronal networks and neurochemical systems taking role in the basis of sleep and sleep disorders will be presented.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about the anatomical and physiological principles of sleep
2.To understand the phases of sleep and their properties
3.To learn the application principles and data analysis in polysomnography
4.To understand the types of sleep disorders, their properties and clinic significance
5.To learn about the respiratory and movement disorders related to sleep
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sleep disorders, diagnosis and therapy; Ed: Erhan Akıncı, Fatma Özlem Orhan, Mehmet Murat Demet, Türkiye Psik,yatri Derneği Yayınları, 2016
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of sleep in medicine
Week 2 - Theoretical
The anatomic principles and physiology of sleep
Week 3 - Theoretical
The electrophysiologic principles of sleep
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sleep and its phases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electrodes and sensors
Week 6 - Theoretical
Polysomnography
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protocols in polysomnography
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data analysis in PSG
Week 10 - Theoretical
Classification of sleep disorders
Week 11 - Theoretical
Respiratory disorders during sleep
Week 12 - Theoretical
Movement disorders related to sleep
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sleep evaluation in psychiatric disorders
Week 14 - Theoretical
Insomnia
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Quiz1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131126
Lecture - Practice132252
Assignment110212
Presentation 1101
Reading6106
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026