HAB712 - NEURPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS of MOVEMENT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
NEURPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS of MOVEMENT HAB712 2nd Semester 2 2 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Doç. Dr. Pınar ARPINAR AVÅžAR 
Course objectiveThe knowledge of basic central and peripheral neural control mechanism of movement production in humans 
Learning outcomes
  1. Upon successful completion of the course students; Understanding the neural process of human motor control
  2. Understanding physiological properties of musculoskeletal systems
  3. Understanding anatomical and physiological properties of nervous system
  4. Understanding neural organization and physiology in motor control
  5. Understand generation of motor output peripherally, in the spinal cord, and in the brain
Course ContentAction potential and neural transmission
Mechanical and physiological structure of skeletal muscle
Sensory Receptors
Motor Unit and electromyography
Structures of central nervous system and neural connections
Spinal cord and neural interaction
Spinal reflexes
Brain Anatomy and cerebral cortex functions
Structure and functions of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia
Neural pathways
Understanding human motor control 
ReferencesCarpenter, R. H. Neurophysiology, S.2003
Latash, Mark L. Neurophysiological basis of movement,2008
Katz, Bernhard. Sinir, kas ve sinaps: Elektrofizyolojiye giriÅŸ, 1993
Kiernan, John Alan. Barr?s The human nervous system : an anatomical viewpoint,1998
Haydar A. Demirel, Nazan Åž. KoÅŸar. Ä°nsan anatomisi ve kineziyoloji.2002
Schmidt, R. A., Lee, T.D. Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis.2011 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Action potential and neural transmission
Week 2Motor Unit and electromyography
Week 3Mechanical and physiological structure of skeletal muscle
Week 4Sensory Receptors
Week 5Structures of central nervous system and neural connections 1
Week 6Structures of central nervous system and neural connections 2
Week 7Mid Term
Week 8Spinal cord and neural interaction
Week 9Spinal reflexes
Week 10Brain Anatomy and cerebral cortex functions
Week 11Structure and functions of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia
Week 12Neural pathways
Week 13Project Presentations
Week 14Understanding human motor control teories
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

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Laboratory
Application
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Specific practical training
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Presentation
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

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