NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY104	NEUROPHYSIOLOGY	2	4	3	5

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to explain the structure of the nervous system, the electrical and chemical mechanisms of neural function, the basic organization of the nervous system, its sections, and the basic mechanisms of the neurophysiological diagnostic methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduced to neurophysiology, cerebrospinal fluid, brain blood circulation, the hypothalamus, the autonomic nervous system, the brain stem reticular formation, cranial nerves, sensory pathways, thalamus, sensory cortex, pain, nervous system testing methods, movement and posture control, motor roads, the motor cortex, basal ganglia , cerebellum, motor coordination, sensory, limbic system, the learning memory, sleep physiology will be described.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic structure of the neuron.
Explains the working mechanism of synapse.
Explains the functioning of the specific parts of the Central Nervous System.
Relates the basic components of the auditory system to each other.
Explain the hearing mechanism with its anatomical and physiological principles.
Revises the relationships between different systems in terms of speech perception and speech production.
It predicts the basic physiological mechanisms of disorders in speech processes.
Relates hearing and balance problems with physiological mechanisms.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search	Neuron Structure, Classification and Functions	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature search	Basic functions of synapses and neurotransmitters	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature search, Group Research	Organization of the Nervous System	Presentation
4	Group Research, Web Based Research	Central Nervous System	Lecture, Discussion
5	Group Research	Medulla Spinalis	Presentation
6	Web Based Research	Medulla Spinalis	Presentation
7	Literature search	The Autonomic Nervous System	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual Research	The Somatic Nervous System	Discussion, Presentation
10	Literature search	Sensory Physiology - Somatic Senses	Lecture
11	Web Based Research	Sensory Physiology- Special Senses (sight, chemical senses)	Discussion, Presentation
12	Literature search, Group Research	Hearing - Functional Anatomy of the ear	Lecture
13	Literature search, Group Research	Hearing sense - Central Auditory Pathways	Discussion, Presentation
14	Web Based Research, Individual Research	Balance Physiology	Lecture
15	Web Based Research, Individual Research	Diagnostic methods in Neurophysiology	Discussion, Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Principles of Neural Science Kandel, Schwartz & Jessell McGraw-Hill
Ganong Medical Physiology: Kim E. Barret, Susan M. Barmen, Scot Boitano, Heddwen L.Brooks, Nobel Medicine Bookstore , 23.Baskı, 2011
Medical Physiology, a cellular and molecular approach. Boron & Boulpaep Saunder
Vander Human Physiology : Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang, İzmir Güven Bookstore, 2010

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.				3

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.			2

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.			2

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.			2

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.				3
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.			2

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.		1
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.			2
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.		1

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	14	2	28
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	6	4	24
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	41	0	125