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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
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

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
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
5
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
5
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
4
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
5
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
4
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
5
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
4
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
4
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 76
Workload (h) / 25.5 3
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0