Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine Biophysics Department was founded in accordance to the 4565-20003 numbered approval of the Board of Higher Education dated October 22, 1990, and the Faculty board letter dated November 23, 1990. Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören has been the head of the department since November 20, 2005. The biophysics department continues to function in building number 5. The scientific discipline in which biological events and systems, which make up cell, tissue and organs in living beings, are processed and explained within the framework of the laws of physics may be defined as Biophysics. The two basic disciplines of biology and physics intersect in fields of research on both micro-and macro-molecular level. As the intersection of these fields may primarily receive coverage under the roof of Biophysics they also constitute subfields of research. In Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine Biophysics Department carries out an educational and scientific research methodology known as Brain Biophysics which brings together various clinical fields such as neurosciences, psychiatry and neurology, and disciplines such as experimental and clinical psychology, anatomy, radiology, nuclear medicine, engineering, physics, mathematics, linguistics and statistics in the investigation of brain functions in terms of cognitive biophysics and applied brain dynamics. The department, carries out its research on basis of this multidisciplinary approach in subjects such as memory, plasticity, brain asymmetry (laterality), brain oxygenation, thermal conductivity, and electrophysiological research fields such as (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) evoked brain potentials, event related potentials, event related oscillations in various consciousness states (sleep, awakeness, anesthesia) in healthy individuals. Research is also conducted in patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, parkinsons desease, cerebral-vascular diseases, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Projects carried out and are currently being carried out in our laboratory involve dichotic listening, brain asymmetry, face recognition, neurophysiological imaging, neurofeedback, neuropsychological tests, psychovigilance (PVT), biophysics of the brain-body, and sports psychology. In addition to this our department implements research in fields which contribute to the establishment of the units Innovative Brain Responsiveness Research Coordination and the Dokuz Eylül University Sleep and Consciousness States Technology and Research Center (UBAM). Our faculty members, Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören director of UBAM and Doç. Dr. Adile Öniz, the general secretary, are both founders of the center. In addition to this Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören serves as vice rector of Dokuz Eylül University, and Doç. Dr. Adile Öniz is the executive vice president of Dokuz Eylül University Biomedical Metrology and Calibration Application and Research Center.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Biophysics (PhD)

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 60 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields or 50 in graduate medical residency examination (TUS), minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (YDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFLetc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70)

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

A successful student who has completed at least one semester at any postgraduate programme may be admitted to an institute at the University by lateral transfer. Requirements for admission of students by lateral transfer are determined by the Board of Directors of the Institute.Students who have matriculated after they have successfully passed the postgraduate entrance exam may be exempted from the courses they have already taken in other institutes upon the proposal of the relevant department and the approval of the Board of Directors of the Institute. However, the total credits of the exempted courses cannot exceed 1/3 of the credits required to finish the relevant programme.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 78 ECTS), field study (12 ECTS) and thesis (120 ECTS), in total 240 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

The department offers masters program education since 2007.In Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine Biophysics Department carries out an educational and scientific research methodology known as Brain Biophysics which brings together various clinical fields such as neurosciences, psychiatry and neurology, and disciplines such as experimental and clinical psychology, anatomy, radiology, nuclear medicine, engineering, physics, mathematics, linguistics and statistics in the investigation of brain functions in terms of cognitive biophysics and applied brain dynamics.
In addition to knowledge attained at masters level the program aims to provide the student with basic knowledge on the field of biophysics. Apart from this, the aim of the program is to obtain knowledge about subjects such as the biophysical functions of the brain, systems theory, dynamic systems, dynamic systems of the brain, linear and nonlinear systems, basic signal processing methods, bioelectricity, measurement methods in biophysics, radiation biophysics, imaging methods, fluid dynamics, neuropsychological tests and basic pathological processes. Furthermore the attainment of knowledge is aimed on how to prepare EU projects and international projects.
Doctorate graduates who complete the program gain skills on the obtaining and processing of biological signals such as the EEG and ECG, the application of neuropsychological tests, carrying out projects, writing and presenting reports in native and foreign language, the use of computer and software and skills for transferring attained biophysical knowledge to students, academics and the public.
Doctorate graduates are innovative and creative, and competent in analytic thinking skills, working as part of a group, planning and implementing projects, and transferring knowledge they have obtained to others.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Be in command of the basics of biophysics, knowledge about basic measurement techniques in biophysics
2	Have competitive understanding of biological principles of the brain s biophysical functions, knowledge on brain systems
3	Knowledge on systems theory and dynamic systems
4	Knowledge on bioelectricity and pathologies
5	Knowledge on writing and preparation of articles and projects, ability to prepare poster and verbal presentations
6	Knowledge on basic signal processing methods, basic ability to analyze data at an advanced level, knowledge on methods of analysis, medium- advanced level of computer skills
7	Knowledge on radiation biophysics and imaging techniques
8	Competitive knowledge on hydrodynamics
9	Knowledge on theoretical and practical use of neuropsychological test batteries, ability to apply neuropsychological tests
10	Knowledge on neurological and psychiatric disorders.
11	Knowledge on the subject of the cell
12	Knowledge on statistical methods in scientific research
13	Efficient written and spoken use of native and foreign languages
14	Have ethical responsibility
15	Ability to work as part of a group, ability to conduct multidisciplinary studies, ability to work as part of a group/team (as group member or team leader)
16	Ability to conduct EEG and EMG recording, ability to evaluate EEG recording
17	Skills for effective communication with peers and other academic personnel and authorities, ability for technological, social and cultural development within an academic and professional frame
18	Problem solving skills, ability to conduct independent research, ability to define and provide solutions to problems
19	Project management skills, budget management skills, ability to write reports
20	Ability to supervise other s work and studies, teaching skills

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	BYF 6058	NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	2	SBE 6059	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	7
G	3	BYF 6049	NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITION	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	4	SBE 6054	DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	5	BYF 6060	RADIATION BIOPHYSICS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	6	BYF 6054	SYSTEM THEORY AND DYNAMIC SYSTEMS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	7	BYF 6052	SYSTEM THEORY IN BRAIN I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	8	SBE 6053	GENDER INEQUALITY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	3
G	9	SBE 6057	COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	5
G	10	BİO 6056	MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	15
G	11	BYF 6050	FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOPHYSICS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	5
G	12	BYF 6066	DEVELOPMENT OF STEREOTAXIC PREPARATAIONS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	13	BYF 6064	SPECIAL RESEARCHES	ELECTIVE	0	4	0	10
G	14	SBE 6047	RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	2
G	15	BYF 6056	BIOELECTRICITY II	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
G	16	SBE 6051	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	5
G	17	SBE 6027	HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	18	BYF 6199	THESIS STUDY	THESIS	0	0	0	150
G	19	BYF 6062	THESIS WRITING TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	5
G	20	BİO 6053	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	21	SBE 6052	BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	3
B	22	ERS 6010	ANALYSIS METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	23	BYF 6061	ANALYSIS METHODS II	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	15
B	24	BYF 6051	BIOELECTRICITY I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	25	BYF 6059	SPECIAL SUBJECTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	15
B	26	SBE 6060	RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	4
B	27	SBE 6056	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	4
B	28	BYF 6057	BIOELECTRICITY AND BEHAVIOUR	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	29	BİO 6052	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	30	BYF 6065	IMAGING TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	31	BYF 6063	NONLINEAR SYSTEMS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	32	BYF 6098	SPECIALTY AREA	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	12
B	33	BYF 6055	SYSTEM THEORY IN BRAIN II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
B	34	SBE 6058	CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	35	SBE 6048	HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	1
B	36	BYF 6053	ANALYSIS METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	37	BYF 6048	BIOPHYSICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYGRAPH TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	15
B	38	TBG 6091	MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	4	0	0	12
B	39	MOT 6018	MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment criteria for each course are defined in the Course Description Form included in the information pack prepared by the faculty member/members. The relevant items of the DEU Undergraduate, Graduate Education-Training and Exam Regulations and Faculty/School Education Examination Regulations apply in relation to exams and course grades.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 108 ECTS), field study (12 ECTS) and thesis (120 ECTS), in total 240 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören (Head of the Department of Biophysics)
murat.ozgoren@deu.edu.tr
0232 412 44 85-81
Doç. Dr. Adile Öniz (Vice President of the Department of Biophysics)
adile.oniz@deu.edu.tr
0232 412 44 98-81

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