Neuroscience

About

This introductory course in Medical Neuroscience is designed to include the basic principles of organization and function of the Central Nervous System. The course will focus primarily on the cerebral cortex and the subcortical areas of the human brain to illustrate the core concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurobiology, and neuropharmacology. The cellular composition and molecular structure of the brain and the functions of the synapses and neural signaling will be described and practical sessions will be held.

This course will also refer to specific neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases of the Central Nervous System and give the basic molecular principles of their pathophysiology and treatment.

The overall goal of this course is to provide the foundation for understanding the structures and functions of the brain underpinning human behavior, emotions, cognition, and learning to give a dynamic picture of the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience and its clinical applications.

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Hakkı Dalçık & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Turan Onur Bayazıt

Target group

Medical and other Health Sciences, Computer, and Electrical Engineering Students

Course aim

Upon successfully completing the course, the students will be able to;

Identify the Neocortex, Subcortical Brain, and the Functional Areas of the Brain
Understand Cortical Neuronal Networks that Integrate Movement, Cognition, and Emotion
Gather Essential Information About Synaptic Transmission and Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Modulation of Neuronal Activity
Understand the Pathophysiology of Cognitive Decline
Discover How Cortical Neuronal Circuits are used to Inspire the Artificial Neural Network
Understand How Neuroscience is Connected to Artificial Intelligence

Fee info

Fee ıncludes: 50-hour Course + Online component with ECTS Credits Course Materials 14 Nights of Accommodation on a Bed-and-Breakfast Basis Airport Transfers (within the mentioned time range) 2 Full-day Sightseeing Tours (Bosphorus Boat & Historical Peninsula Tours) Free Museum Entrances Certificate of Participation and Transcript of Records Delightful Program Amenities (Bag, T-shirt, and Notebook)