COURSE UNIT TITLE

: NEUROBIOLOGICAL BASICS OF BRAIN DISORDERS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PSI 4038 NEUROBIOLOGICAL BASICS OF BRAIN DISORDERS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR DERYA DURUSU EMEK SAVAŞ

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

The main approach of the course is associated with the examination of neurobiological basis of brain disorders and research results within a contemporary frame. Lectures will cover the brain and nervous system related to brain disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, addictive disorders, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The course also covers basic neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, mechanisms of neural communication, research methodologies and neuroethics within the field of neurobiology.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Will be able to define key terms, concepts and theories in the neurobiology and brain disorders,
2   Will be able to learn about research methods in neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, genetics/neurochemistry and compare similarities and differences between psychology and those fields,
3   Will be able to understand the neurobiological mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative brain disorders,
4   Will develop knowledge of research designs and techniques in neurobiology/brain disorders and understand how to interpret research findings,
5   Will be able to follow current topics and recent researches in neurobiology and brain disorders and will gain critical thinking skills,
6   Will develop an interest about human behavior and human mind and also will be able to evaluate knowledge with scientific approach,
7   Will be aware of ethical issues associated with neurobiology and behave in accordance with these principles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 An introduction to basis terms of neurobiology Overview of neurobiology and its subjects. Understanding the basic concepts of the brain and nervous system.
2 Basic terms and research methods in neurobiology Understanding the basic concepts of the brain and nervous system. Focus on research methodologies employed within contemporary neurobiology.
3 Neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, mechanisms of neural communication and organization of the human brain.
4 The neurobiological basis of depression Understanding the underlying neurobiology of depression based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
5 The neurobiological basis of bipolar disorder Understanding the underlying neurobiology of bipolar disorder based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
6 The neurobiological basis of addiction Understanding the underlying neurobiology of addiction based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
7 The neurobiological basis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Understanding the underlying neurobiology of ADHD based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
8 The neurobiological basis of schizophrenia Understanding the underlying neurobiology of schizophrenia based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
9 Homework or presentation of students
10 The neurobiological basis of obsessive/compulsive disorder (OCD) Understanding the underlying neurobiology of OCD based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
11 The neurobiological basis of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Understanding the underlying neurobiology of PTSD based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
12 The neurobiological basis of dementia Understanding the underlying neurobiology of dementia based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
13 The neurobiological basis of Alzheimer's disease Understanding the underlying neurobiology of Alzheimer's disease based on the convergent data from neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and neurochemical studies.
14 Neuroethics . Ethical issues of key importance to current neurobiological research

Recomended or Required Reading

1- Zigmond, Coyle, Rowland. Neurobiology of Brain Disorders. First edition.
2- Dale Purves, Roberto Cabeza. Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience. Second edition.
3- Recent articles

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Topics will be contentiously examined by instructor as a moderator and active participation of students.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

In total, two exams and one homework/ presentation will be conducted. There will be open-ended questions in the levels of information, comprehension, analysis, interpretation and synthesis for all exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

derya.emek@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 14 14
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 1 15 15
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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