COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Advanced Neuroscience
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 603
Fall
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The goal of this course is to teach the principles of behavioral neuroscience, stressing the methods and rationales used to acquire information and reach conclusions about brain mechanisms underlying behavior.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to define major theoretical approaches to mindbrain problem.
  • Will be able to describe scientific methodology with its philosophical and technical bases.
  • Will be able to analyze methodology of studies of brain behavior relation.
  • Will be able to use methodology of studies of brain behavior relation.
  • Will be able to describe the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neural system.
Course Description This course is concerned with principles of behavioral neuroscience, the underlying brain mechanisms that are responsible for behavior. The main approach to the course is in the framework of the human brain and its functions.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Nervous System Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 1)
2 Introducing the Brain Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 1)
3 The Electrophysiological Brain Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 2)
4 Synaptic Plasticity Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 2)
5 Gross Neuroanatomy Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 4)
6 Visual System & Auditory System & Mechanosensory and Chemosensory system Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 3, 4)
7 Midterm Exam
8 Vestibular Systems & Motor Control Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 5)
9 Somatosensensory System Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 5)
10 Overview of the Executive Functions (Neural bases of Language, Reasoning, Problem Solving and Decision making) Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates.
11 Functions of the Frontal Lobes (Working Memory, Attention control and Attention systems) Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 11, 12-16)
12 Functions of the Limbic System I (Emotions, Declarative and Non-Declarative Memory) Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 14, 15-17)
13 Theories of Consciousness and Philosophical Debates in Neuroscience Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. (Chapter 7)
14 Review of the Semester
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Brannon, E. M., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. A., LaBar, K. S., Platt, M. L., & Woldorff, M. G. (2008). Principles of cognitive neuroscience Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates.

ISBN-10: 0878936947

ISBN-13: 978-0878936946

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
2
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
14
Presentation / Jury
2
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
35
Final Exams
1
40
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.

X
2

To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.

X
3

To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain.

X
4

To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.

X
5

To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology.

X
6

To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

X
7

To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.

X
8

To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary.

X
9

To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy.

X
10

To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology.

X
11

To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

X
12

To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology.

X
13

To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest