NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY341E	NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT	5	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. WILLIAM MOSIER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and attitudes about the structural and functional features of the nervous system, cognitive and spiritual developmental stages, clinical features and diagnostic criteria of motor and mental developmental delays, childhood neurodevelopmental and neurological diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Nervous system and development, Stages of child brain and cognitive development, Brain injuries, Developmental screening tests and psychometric assessment tests, Developmental and neurological disorders and treatment approaches, Mental health problems related to neurological disorders.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the cognitive developmental stages of children.
Explains brain development.
Separated developmental and neurological disorders related to brain damage.
Separated the features of neurological disorders.
Gives an example the treatment approaches of neurological disorders.
Reorganizes guidance services for families, taking into account the mental health problems caused by neurological disorders
Separates psychometric tests.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Development and Structure of the Nervous System	Instruction
2	Literature Review	Neurological Evaluation: Neurological History and Examination	Instruction, Case Study
3	Literature Review, Independent research	Mental and Motor Developmental Stages	Instruction, Discussion
4	Independent research	The Concept of Infant at Risk: Neurological Examination in Infants at Risk	Instruction, Case Study
5	Literature Review	Developmental Assessment: Developmental Screening Tests and Psychometric Assessment	Instruction
6	Web-based research, Individual research	Motor and Mental Developmental Retardation: Definition and Approach I	Instruction, Discussion
7	Literature Review	Motor and Mental Developmental Retardation: Definition and Approach II	Instruction, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Cerebral palsy	Instruction
10	Literature Review	Seizure Epilepsy	Instruction, Case Study
11	Independent research	Approaches to Neurometabolic / Neurodegenerative Disease Groups with a case study	Instruction, Case Study, Discussion
12	Literature review, Web-based research, Independent research	Neuromuscular Diseases	Instruction
13	Independent research	Mental and Neuropsychological Problems in Children: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder	Instruction
14	Literature review, Web-based research	Mental and Neuropsychological Problems in Children: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder	Instruction
15	Independent research	Child Abuse, Neglect and Abuse	Instruction, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Piña-Garza, JE. and Fenichel, GM. (2013). Clinical Child Neurology

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	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.						5
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.					4
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	76