NEUROANATOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY249E	NEUROANATOMY	3	3	3	4

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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NASIR MUSTAFA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information characteristics and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system, and to distinguish the functional disorders that may develop as a result of the dysfunction of these neuroanatomical structures.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The basic characteristics of the peripheral nervous system, the muscles it innervates, and the clinical features of its pathologies; the macroanatomy, functions, and clinical features of pathologies of the spinal cord, brainstem, diencephalon, and telencephalon; and the autonomic nervous system and the clinical features of its pathologies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the anatomical characteristics of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.
Explains the functions of the structures belonging to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.
Relates the interactions of the structures involved in the sensory–perceptual–motor integration process.
Explains the signs and symptoms that may develop as a result of dysfunctions in neuroanatomical structures.
Analyzes the clinical findings that arise from functional impairments of nervous system structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Study	Introduction to the Central Nervous System; Meninges of the Brain and Spinal Cord, Ventricular System, and Cerebrospinal Fluid	Lecture, Discussion
2	Web-Based Research	Spinal Cord (Segments, Gray and White Matter Structure, Horns)	Lecture, Question–Answer
3	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Ascending and Descending Tracts of the Spinal Cord (Sensory and Motor Pathways)	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming
4	Database Review	Medulla Oblongata and Mesencephalon (Nuclei, Pathways, and Anatomical Structures)	Lecture, Question–Answer
5	Individual Study	Pons and Cerebellum (Anatomical Divisions, Peduncles, and Cortical Structure)	Lecture, Discussion
6	Web-Based Research	Basal Ganglia (Nuclei, Anatomical Location, and Connections)	Lecture, Brainstorming
7	Individual Study, Database Review	Diencephalon (Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Epithalamus, and Subthalamus)	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
8	Web-Based Research	Visual and Auditory Pathways; Vestibular System (Receptors, Nuclei, and Central Connections)	Lecture, Discussion
9	Individual Study	Autonomic Nervous System (Anatomical Organization of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems)	Lecture, Question–Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Database Review	Limbic System (Structures, Anatomical Connections, and Localization)	Lecture, Discussion
12	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Telencephalon (Lobes, Cortical Areas, and Subcortical Structures)	Lecture, Brainstorming
13	Web-Based Research	Cranial Nerves (Nuclei, Points of Exit, and Innervation Areas)	Lecture, Discussion, Question–Answer
14	Individual Study	Spinal Nerves (Plexuses, Dermatomes, and Myotomes)	Lecture, Discussion
15	Database Review	Vascular Supply of the Central Nervous System (Arterial and Venous Circulation, Circle of Willis)	Lecture, Question–Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arifoğlu, Y. (2022). Her yönüyle nöroanatomi (1. baskı). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Doğan, T. (2008). Nöroanatomi (7. baskı). ODTÜ Yayıncılık.
Lindsay, K. W., Bone, I., Callander, R., & Fuller, G. (2010). Neurology and neurosurgery illustrated. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Netter, F. H. (2021). Netter insan anatomisi atlası (M. Cumhur, Çev.). Palme Yayıncılık.
Snell, R. S. (2009). Clinical neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Yıldırım, M. (2018). Temel nöroanatomi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.				3
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary				3
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.				3
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy						5
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.				3
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
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	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	100