NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY341	NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT	5	2	2	3

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	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.
Classifies developmental and neurological disorders related to brain damage.
Classifies the features of neurological disorders.
Exemplifies the treatment approaches of neurological disorders.
Organizes guidance services for families, taking into account the mental health problems caused by neurological disorders.
Classifies 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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.				3

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.				3
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.						5

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

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.				3
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.				3
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.				3

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.						5

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