BIOL417 NEUROCHEMISTRY
| Course Code: | 2380417 |
| 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: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- basic concepts of signal transduction and its elements at cellular level
- molecular mechanisms of basic nerve cell functions
- molecular mechanisms of nerve cell regulation
- molecular mechanism of learning process
Course Content
An introductory course which covers the biochemistry of the nervous tissue with emphasis on cell to cell signaling, neurotransmitter action and functions. Detailed molecular mechanisms of action potential generation and propagation, neurotransmitter release and adaptation process, brain biochemistry related to possible mechanisms of learning, memory (LTP), some mental diseases and mode of drug action are the main titles to be discussed.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- Explain different elements that take role in cellular signal transduction
- Use molecular mechanisms at cellular level to explain mode of action of agonist and antagonist ligands
- Explain the interaction and cross talking between signal tansduction pathways
- Use molecular mechanisms to explain basic nerve cell actions
- Use molecular mechanisms to explain regulation of synaptic trasmittioon and its importance in leaning anf memory
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