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NEUROANATOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FTY249 NEUROANATOMY 3 4 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to comprehend the features and functions of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system and to gain the ability to distinguish the functional disorders that may occur as a result of these neuroanatomic structures.
Contents of the Course Unit: Basic features of peripheral nervous system, clinical features of innervated muscles and pathologies, macro anatomy of medulla spinalis, brain stem, diensepelon and telencephalon, clinical features in functions and parologies, clinical features of autonomic nervous system and pathologies, interactive course with faculty and student shared presentations

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the anatomical features of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system.
Explain the functions and functions of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system structures.
Compares the interactions of the structures forming the sensory-perception-motor integration process.
Explain the signs and symptoms that may develop as a result of dysfunction of neuroanatomic structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Individual Research Introduction to the Central Nervous System; Meninges of the Brain and Spinal Cord; Ventricular System and Cerebrospinal Fluid Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
2 Literature Review, Individual Research Spinal Cord Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
3 Literature Review, Individual Research Ascending and Descending Tracts of the Spinal Cord Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Medulla Oblongata and Midbrain (Mesencephalon) Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
5 Literature Review, Individual Research Pons, Cerebellum Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
6 Literature Review, Individual Research Basal Ganglia Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Diencephalon Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Individual Research Visual and Auditory Pathways and the Vestibular System Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
10 Literature Review, Individual Research Autonomic Nervous System Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
11 Literature Review, Individual Research Limbic System Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
12 Literature Review, Individual Research Telencephalon Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Cranial Nerves Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
14 Literature Review, Individual Research Spinal Nerves Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Vasculature of the Central Nervous System Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Snell Richard S. (2009). Clinical Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Haines, D. E. (2004). Neuroanatomy: An atlas of structures, sections, and systems (Vol. 153, No. 2004). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Doğan, T., & Nöroanatomi, F. (1998). 1. baskı. Ankara, ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık, 179-186.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 50
Final Exam 1 50
TOTAL 2 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5
2
Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.
4
2
Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.
4
2
Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
3
2
Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.
4
3
Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.
4
2
The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.
3
3
Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.
3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 12 3 36
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 3 6 18
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 3 9
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 34 0 107
Total Workload of the Course Unit 107
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0