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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / ORB 512 - ORAL BİYOLOJİ TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS

Code: ORB 512 Course Title: ORAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ORAL BİYOLOJİ TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer CİHAN HASÇİZMECİ (cihanhascizmeci@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course have detailed information about the structures that make up the nervous system, the sensory-motor system, the autonomic nervous system, pain and movement control.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To be able to describe the structure and functions of the cells that make up the nervous system. PO-1 To explain sufficient knowledge about the biological events that occur in the oral environment in normal and pathological conditions.
PO-2 Ability to integrate acquired knowledge with clinical departments
PO-3 Having multidisciplinary approach skills in patient-centered practices
PO-5 To have the ability to apply general and verbal analytical methods
PO-7 Ability to follow developments in oral biology, lifelong learning and self-renewal
PO-8 The ability to be interested in current and medical issues, gain knowledge and contribute positively to these issues
 		Examination
LO-2 Explain the working principles of the central nervous system. PO-1 To explain sufficient knowledge about the biological events that occur in the oral environment in normal and pathological conditions.
PO-2 Ability to integrate acquired knowledge with clinical departments
PO-3 Having multidisciplinary approach skills in patient-centered practices
PO-4 Creating projects on oral biology, conducting experiments and converting them into articles
PO-5 To have the ability to apply general and verbal analytical methods
PO-6 To have the ability to use the necessary techniques and modern medical tools for laboratory applications.
PO-7 Ability to follow developments in oral biology, lifelong learning and self-renewal
PO-8 The ability to be interested in current and medical issues, gain knowledge and contribute positively to these issues
 		Examination
LO-3 Explain the chemical and electrical signals in the nervous system. PO-1 To explain sufficient knowledge about the biological events that occur in the oral environment in normal and pathological conditions.
PO-2 Ability to integrate acquired knowledge with clinical departments
PO-3 Having multidisciplinary approach skills in patient-centered practices
PO-4 Creating projects on oral biology, conducting experiments and converting them into articles
PO-5 To have the ability to apply general and verbal analytical methods
PO-6 To have the ability to use the necessary techniques and modern medical tools for laboratory applications.
PO-7 Ability to follow developments in oral biology, lifelong learning and self-renewal
PO-8 The ability to be interested in current and medical issues, gain knowledge and contribute positively to these issues
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Introduction to nerve physiology, brain and behavior, Sensory physiology, Somatic sensory pathways, Physiology of pain and analgesia, Motor systems of the brain, Introduction to reflex science, Cerebellum (cerebellum), Motor cortex and control of voluntary movements, Basal ganglia, Hypothalamus and limbic system, Blood- encompasses the brain barrier and cerebrospinal fluid.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to neurophysiology and the structure and functions of cells that make up the nervous system Expression Discussion Question and Answer
2 Synaptic and junctional transmission Expression Discussion Question and Answer
3 Neurotransmitters and regulators Expression Discussion Question and Answer
4 Features of sensory receptors Expression Discussion Question and Answer
5 reflexes Expression Discussion Question and Answer
6 pain and temperature Expression Discussion Question and Answer
7 somatosensory pathways Expression Discussion Question and Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Electrical activity of the brain, sleep-wake state Expression Discussion Question and Answer
10 Control of posture and movement Expression Discussion Question and Answer
11 autonomic nervous system Expression Discussion Question and Answer
12 autonomic nervous system Expression Discussion Question and Answer
13 Hypothalamic regulation of hormonal functions Expression Discussion Question and Answer
14 Learning. memory, language and speech Expression Discussion Question and Answer
15 Learning. memory, language and speech Expression Discussion Question and Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Kandel, E. R. (2007). In search of memory: The emergence of a new science of mind. WW Norton & Company.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 2 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 7 1 10
5.Report 7 1 10
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 1 1 50

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 16 48
Outside Class
       a) Reading 4 14 56
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 2 2 4
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 3 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 10 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 12 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180