Information Package / Course Catalogue
Experimental Models in Neurophysiology
Course Code: BYF652
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 aims to nvestigate basic experimental animal models of neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders together with their up-to-date usage areas.

Course Content

The course covers the up-to-date usage areas in research and preparation of basic experimental animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Hungtington’s disease, and neuropsychiatric disorders, such as autism, schzophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, epilepsy, nutrition disorders.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain knowledge on animal models of neurodegenerative diseases
2.To gain knowledge on animal models of epilepsy, migrane and autism
3.To gain knowledge on animal models of mood disorders and psychological diseases
4.To gain knowledge on animal models of traumatic brain injury, demyelinization disorders and neuropathic pain
5.To gain knowledge on behavioral tests for rodent models
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Animal Models of Neurological Disorders, Principle and Working Procedure for Animal Models of Neurological Disorders, Eds: Kumar, Puneet, Deshmukh, Rahul, Springer Singapore, 2017
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Non-transgenic Animal Models of Alzheimer’s Disease
Week 2 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Parkinson’s Disease
Week 3 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Huntington’s Disease
Week 4 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Epilepsy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Tardive Dyskinesia
Week 6 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Traumatic Brain Injury
Week 7 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Migraine and Autism
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Schizophrenia
Week 10 - Theoretical
Animal Model of Anxiety
Week 11 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Week 12 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Sleep Disorder
Week 13 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Neuropathic Pain and Neuropathy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Animal Models of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Behavioral Tests for Rodent Models
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 - Theory132139
Lecture - Practice132252
Presentation 1101
Reading5105
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026