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NEUROANATOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ODY144 NEUROANATOMY 2 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 Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
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 teach the basic concepts of neuroanatomy, auditory pathways and to gain knowledge and skills related to the systematic and functional explanation of human neuranatomy.
Contents of the Course Unit: The basic structures of the nervous system, brain membranes, cerebrospinal fluid, medulla spinalis and descending-outgoing pathways, cerebellum, hearing and visual pathways, cranial nerves, such as the main components and basic principles of neuroanatomy

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

Explains the general structure and terminology of nervous system.
Explain the anatomical features of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system.
Explain the functions and functions of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system structures.
Revises the interaction of the structures forming the sensory-perception-motor integration process.
Explains the interactions of the structures that make up the sensory-perception-motor integration process.
Revises the signs and symptoms that may develop as a result of dysfunctions of neuroanatomical structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature search, Individual research Introduction to CNS, basic structures of nervous system, brain membranes, cerebrospinal fluid Lecture, Individual study
2 Literature search, Individual research Medulla spinalis and descending-outgoing paths Lecture, Individual study
3 Literature search, Individual research Medulla oblongata Lecture, Individual study
4 Literature search, Individual research Pons and mesencephalon Lecture, Individual study
5 Literature search, Individual research Cerebellum Lecture, Individual study
6 Literature search, Individual research Basal ganglia Lecture, Individual study
7 Literature search, Individual research Diencephalon Lecture, Individual study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature search, Individual research Hearing and visual pathways Lecture, Individual study
10 Literature search, Individual research Limbic system Lecture, Individual study
11 Literature search, Individual research Autonomic nervous system Lecture, Individual study
12 Literature search, Individual research Telencephalon Lecture, Individual study
13 Literature search, Individual research Cranial nerves Lecture, Individual study
14 Literature search, Individual research Spinal nerves Lecture, Individual study
15 Literature search, Individual research The vessels of the central nervous system Lecture, Individual study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
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
Has the basic information on the science of audiology in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of audiology science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to plan a proper audiology program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to execute a proper treatment to his/her patients via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborates with main medical fields.
5
2
Evaluates and interprets the problems about hearing and/or vestibular symptoms of his/her patients guided by relevant specialists, asks for consultation from other departments in case of need.
1
3
Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Specializes in areas like Pediatric Audiology, Geriatric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Electrophysiological Measurements, Vestibular Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids and Implants.
1
2
Prepares instructional and practical studies to provide efficiency, permanency and quality of audiology-related services.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.
1
2
Takes part in a special team for the noise measurements in noisy environments in order to reduce the noise level for the regulation of environmental modifications by identifying individual protectives.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Takes place in the implant board in order to consult his/her patients about applications of cochlear implant, middle ear implants, bone implanted hearing devices (BAHA) and brainstem implant.
2
2
Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.
1
3
Makes studies in order to improve hearing protection of health and for the prevention of hearing loss at work, school and society’s environments for the development of applications related to hearing screening program.
2

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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
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 5 4 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 3 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 107
Total Workload of the Course Unit 107
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0