COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Basic Neuroscience

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR KÖKSAL ALPTEKIN

Offered to

Clinical Neuroscience
Basic Neuroscience

Course Objective

Examining the formation mechanisms of genetic and neurochemical components of psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia. In this context, to review the neurochemical basis of behaviour and thought, examination of schizophrenia clinics, particularly behavioural and thought disorders, investigation of cognitive dysfunctions and neurochemical aspects of drugs used in schizophrenia.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Comprehensive Care of Schizophrenia (A textbook of clinical management). Ed. Jeffrey A Lieberman, Robin M Murray. Martin Dunitz Ltd., 2001
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Molecular Neurobiology. For the Clinician (Review of Psychaitry Series Vol 22). Ed. Dennis S. Charney.. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.Arlington VA, 2003.
2. Essential Psychopharmacology. Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Stephen M Stahl. Cambridge University Pres, 2000.
3. Schizophrenia Bulletin, Schizophrenia Research, Biological Psychiatry, Arch General Psychiatry, J Clinical Psychiatry, Brain Research, gibi güncel dergiler

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Theoretical studies and Tutorial

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge will be evaluated via exams

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

412 4157

Office Hours

Friday 16.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes