FZY605 - INTR. TO LAB. APPLICATIONS IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INTR. TO LAB. APPLICATIONS IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY FZY605 Any Semester/Year 1 4 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Faculty Members of the Physiology Department  
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to provide the students to gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge for electrophysiological recordings 
Learning outcomes
  1. After completing the course the students will be able to: Know basic laboratory safety rules related with the electricity,
  2. Explain the basic electricity knowledge necessary for physiological studies,
  3. Discuss basic working principles of the devices used to record bioelectric potentials,
  4. Make recordings based on electrophysiological principles (transmission of nerve impulses, action potentials, reflex recordings, EMG, EEG, ECG),
  5. Know the software about analysis of electrophysiological signals,
  6. Perform group work.
Course ContentBasic principles of electricity, basic electrophysiology recording devices and related software, electrophysiological recordings. 
References1. Biological Physics, Philip C. Nelson, 2nd edition, 2004
2. Clinical Neurophysiology, Jasper R. Daube, Devon I. Rubin, 3rd edition, 2009
3. Related literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basic concepts of electronics
Week 2Basic circuit components of electronics
Week 3Applications of basic circuit components of electronics
Week 4Kirchhoff laws
Week 5Capacitors and filters
Week 6Using oscilloscope
Week 7Installation and application of Simetrix
Week 8Installation and application of Dasylab
Week 9Assignment
Week 10Fundamentals of EMG and EMG recording in human subjects
Week 11Fundamentals of EEG and EEG recording in human subjects
Week 12Presentation
Week 13Evoked potentials
Week 14Evoked potential recordings in human subjects
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory1410
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments115
Presentation115
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 1 14
Laboratory 14 4 56
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11515
Project000
Homework assignment11515
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12626
Total Workload4567210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies.    X
2. Has the laboratory safety and technical knowledge and skills required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology, and able to solve the research problems using the tools and equipment in the field. X   
3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach.    X
4. Has the competency to conduct research, take part in research projects, chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings or publish.   X 
5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities.  X  
6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work.   X 
7. Reads and analyses the scientific papers in Exercise and Sports Physiology, conducts and carries out evidenced based research in the concerned professional field.   X 
8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies.    X
9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology.    X
10. Establishes written, verbal and visual communication with national and international scientists and defends his/her opinions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology.  X  

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