Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR211

Course Name:

Neurophysiology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. EMİNE ATICI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CÜNEYT BAŞBUĞU
Assoc. Prof. EMİNE ATICI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce neurophysiology, M.S.S. organization, sleep physiology, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier, thalamus, hypothalamus, reticular formation, basal ganglia, cerebellum, sensory processing, motor cortex, which control voluntary movement, speech, learning, memory, pain.

Course Content:

1. Neuron Structure, Classification and Functions
• Glia Cells
• Neural growth and regeneration
2. Basic Functions of Synapses and Neurotransmitters
3. Sensory Receptors
4. Organization of the Nervous System,
5. Main Levels of Central Nervous System
I. Spinal cord
ii. Lower brain
iii. cortex
6. Motor functions
7. Midterm
8. Control of Motor function
9. Peripheral Nervous System
I. Afferent Nerves
ii. Efferent Nerves
1. Somatic nervous system
2. Autonomic nervous system
• Sympathetic nerves
• Parasympathetic Nerves
10.Pain, Types of Pain and Their Characteristics- İnhibition of Pain System
11. Clinical Abnormalities Related to Pain
12. Special Audios. Vision, Hearing, Taste and Odor
13. Brain Activity States,
a. Sleep, Brain Waves, Epilepsy, Coma and Brain Death
b. Mechanisms of brain behavior and motivation
c. Psychotic Behavior and Dementia: Depression, Manic Depressive Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Alzheimer's Disease
D. Mental Mental Functions of the Brain, Learning and Memory
to. Language
14. Cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid system and brain metabolism

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) It has information about the physiology of the nervous system.
2) Clinical cases can interpret physiologically
3) Distinguish the changes of nerve physiology in pathology.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Neuron Structure, Classification and Functions	none
2)	Basic Functions of Synapses and Neurotransmitters	none
3)	Sensory Receptors	None
4)	Organization of the Nervous System	None
5)	Main Levels of Central Nervous System	None
6)	Motor functions	none
7)	Midterm	exam preparation
8)	Control of Motor Function	None
9)	Peripheral Nervous System	None
10)	Pain, Types of Pain and Their Characteristics- İnhibition of Pain System	None
11)	Clinical Abnormalities Related to Pain	None
12)	Special Sense. Vision, Hearing, Taste and Odor	None
13)	Brain Activity States	None
14)	Cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid system and brain metabolism	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1.Carpenter R., Reddi B.. Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, Fifth Edition 5th Edition.2012. 2.Stevko R.. Neurophysiology.2014. 3. Pınar L. Sinir ve Kas Fizyolojisi Temel Bilgileri 2016
References:	1.Carpenter R., Reddi B.. Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, Fifth Edition 5th Edition.2012. 2.Stevko R.. Neurophysiology.2014. 3. Pınar L. Sinir ve Kas Fizyolojisi Temel Bilgileri 2016

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5) Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.	5
3)	Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights	1
5)	Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Midterms	2	20
Total Workload		76