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FZY6013Neurotransmitters &Their Mechanisms of Action2+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Faruk KALKAN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course is aimed to teach the synthesis and action mechanisms of neurotransmitters.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Describe the excitatory and inhibitory roles of neurotransmitters in the synaptic transmission1 - 2 - 61,3
PO - 2 : Explain the structure and functions of neurotransmitter receptors 1 - 2 - 61,3
PO - 3 : Summarize the biological actions of neurotransmitters 1 - 2 - 61,3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Synthesis of neurotransmitters Secretion of neurotransmitters Localization of neurotransmitters, Acetylcholine, Dopamine, GABA, Glutamate, Glycine, Histamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin, Neuroactive peptides, Purines, Atypical transmitter,
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The synthesis of neurotransmitters
 Week 2The Secretion of neurotransmitters
 Week 3Localization of neurotransmitters
 Week 4Acetylcholine
 Week 5Dopamine
 Week 6GABA
 Week 7Glutamate
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Glycine
 Week 10Histamine
 Week 11Norepinephrine
 Week 12Serotonin
 Week 13Neuroactive peptides
 Week 14Purines
 Week 15Atypical transmitter
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Kandel, E.R. Schwartz, J.H. Jessell, T.M. 2000; Principles of Neural Science (4th ed.), The McGraw-Hill Companies, USA.
2Purves, D. et al. 2008; Neuroscience (4th ed.), Sinauer Associates, Inc. Sunderland, MA.
 
Recommended Reading
1Ganong, W.F. 2005; Review of Medical Physiology (22th ed.), USA: The McGraw-Hill Companies, USA.
2Berne, R.M. and Levy, M.N. 2000; Principles of Physiology (3rd ed.), Mosby, St. Louis.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 12 5 20
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 1 15
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 15 2 30
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 20 2 40
Total work load185