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 |
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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 |
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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.
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5 |
2 |
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
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5 |
3 |
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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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.
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4 |
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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.
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5 |
3 |
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
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4 |
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2 |
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Joins actively to the teamwork.
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5 |
2 |
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
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4 |
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3 |
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
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4 |
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2 |
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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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.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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4 |
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
76 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
3 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
3,0 |
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