NNT712 - NEUROENGINEERING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
NEUROENGINEERING NNT712 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 9
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Department Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThe course aims to provide a basic knowledge about the molecular structure and function of the nervous system, biochemistry of neural transmission and neural networks to the students who are interested in neural engineering, neurorobotics, neural networks, neuroprosthetics and biomechanics. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the session, it has been expected the students are satisfied with the required basic knowledge of structure and function of neural transmission, cellular and biochemical properties of transmitters and recent advances in neuroscience
Course ContentIntroduction to cellular and molecular neuroscience, neuronal transmission, biochemistry of transmitters, neural engineering  
ReferencesLectures and recent publications 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Cellular components of nervous tissue, membrane potential and action potential, ion channels
Week 2Biochemistry of synaptic transmission, transmitters, neurotransmitter receptors, intracellular signaling
Week 3Neural networks, learning and memory
Week 4Artificial neurotransmitters
Week 5Nanofiber network
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Nanoneuroreceptors
Week 8Targeted nanotheraphy
Week 9Neuroprosthetics
Week 10Nanofluidic chips
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Neural-electrical devices
Week 13Bioengineering robotics
Week 14Nanoneuroknitting
Week 15Discussion
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation220
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
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 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1410140
Presentation / Seminar Preparation23060
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12828
Total Workload3171270

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To be able to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge to develop new methods in nanotechnology and nanomedicine     X
2. To have comprehensive information on the current techniques and methods applied in nanotechnology and nanomedicine    X
3. To develop methods and tools for the identification and understanding of functions and interaction mechanisms at the atomic and molecular level   X 
4. To understand the effects of universal and social aspects in nanotechnology and nanomedicine applications.  X  
5. To be able to use new technological developments, databases and other knowledge sources efficiently by adopting the importance of life-long learning   X  
6. To acquire the ability of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas and developments in nanotechnology and nanomedicine   X  
7. To have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness  X  
8. To be able to design an experiment, analyze and interpret the experimental results as a written report.    X
9. An ability to perform disciplinary and interdisciplinary team work     X
10. An ability to present the results of the studies orally or written in national and international platforms and contribute to the scientific literature.    X
11. To have consciousness about professional ethics and social responsibility     X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest