BIOL430 SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY
Course Code: | 2380430 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
Department: | Biology |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN AVNİ ÖKTEM |
Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- Molecular basis of sensory coding
- Mechanisms of adaptation mechanisms at molecularal level
- Molecular mechanisms of photo transduction, olfactory, auditory, taste and skin senses
- Mechanisms of chemical senses originates from the body
- Molecular mechanism of learning and memory
Course Content
Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of sensory coding. visual system and photo transduction. Biochemistry of auditory, olfactory, taste and chemical sensations. The skin senses. Opiates and pain control.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain molecular mechanisms of basic sensory elements
- Explain artificial ways of sensing
- Explain molecular mechanisms of adaptation processes
- Explain the molecular basis of memory formation
Program Outcomes Matrix
Level of Contribution | |||||
# | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ |
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution