PSY3205 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE
| Course Code: | 2333205 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr SEZEN KIŞLAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course will survey a broad range of topics in behavioural neuroscience such as the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the basics of pharmacology, the techniques in neuroscience, the function of complex behaviours in rodent models as well as neurological/mood disorders.
Understand the structure and function of the nervous system
Understand how the behavior of humans and animals are controlled by physiological systems
Understand how animal models contribute to the study of neurological disorders in humans
Acquire the skills needed to evaluate, critique, and present primary research articles from leading academic journals
Course Content
This course aims to discuss the following topics in behavioural neuroscience: the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the basics of pharmacology, the techniques in neuroscience, the function of complex behaviours in rodent models as well as neurological/mood disorders. On completion of this course, the students will be also familiar with the animal models best suited
to study human behaviour and nervous system disorders.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service training, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Skills in independent and team work. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution