Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is; To understand the functions and characteristics of the peripheral, central and autonomic nervous systems and to distinguish dysfunctions that develop in neuroanatomical structures.
Course Content:
This lesson contains information about the basic features of the peripheral nervous system, muscle innervation, spinal cord, brainstem, anatomy and function of the diencephalon and telencephalon, descending and ascending pathways, and the autonomic nervous system.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture method, 2: Case study method, 3: Problem solving method, 4: Discussion method, 5: Demonstration method, 6: Group work
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Presentation, B: Homework, C: Application, D: Theoretical exam
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understanding peripheral nervous system structures and spinal cord | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
| 2. To recognize spinal nerves and muscle innervations. | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
| 3. Learning the structures of the brainstem, Diencephalon and Telencephalon | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
| 4. Learning the structure and functions of the brain | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
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5. Getting to know the somatic and autonomic nervous system |
1,9 | 1,4 | D |
| 6. Learn about cranial nerves and their functions | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
| 7. Recognizes the limbic system and basal ganglia structures and learns their functions. | 1,9 | 1,4 | D |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to the Nervous System, Function of the Peripheral Nervous System and Structure and Function of the Spinal Cord | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Structure and Function of Spinal Nerves and Plexuses | 1,2,3 |
| 3 | Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy and Function | 1,2,3 |
| 4 | Structure and Function of the Brainstem | 1,2,3 |
| 5 | Diencephalon Structure and Function | 1,2,3 |
| 6 | Basal Ganglia Structure and Function | 1,2,3 |
| 7 | Brain Macrostructure | 1,2,3 |
| 8 | Midterm | Mid-Term |
| 9 | Meninges, Ventricular System and Cerebrospinal Fluid | 1,2,3 |
| 10 | Blood Circulation of the Brain and Spinal Cord | 1,2,3 |
| 11 | Cerebellum Structure and Function | 1,2,3 |
| 12 | Descending and Ascending Paths | 1,2,3 |
| 13 | Cranial Nerves | 1,3 |
| 14 | Limbic System | 1,2,3 |
| 15 | General Discussion | 1,2,3 |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | ||
| Textbook | The presentations used in the lecture will be given to the student. | |
| Additional Resources |
● Snell's Clinical Neuroanatomy Eighth Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
● Neuroscience Exploring The Brain Third Edition M.F Bear, B.W. Connor, M.A. Paradiso Lippicott Willams & Wilkins ● Atlas of Neuroanatomy and Neuropysiology, F.H. Netter, J.A. Craig, J Perkins. Icon Custom Communications |
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Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Photocopy shareable. |
| Assignments | Shareable. |
| Exams | Not shareable. |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | SAYI | KATKI YÜZDESİ |
| Mid-Term | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
60 | |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME | |||||||||
| Katkı Düzeyi | |||||||||
| No | Program Öğrenme Çıktıları | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications. | x | |||||||
| 2 | Using basic knowledge, identifying and analyzing problems. | x | |||||||
| 3 | To use physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods and to provide evidence-based solutions in order to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people and to achieve the best functional level. | x | |||||||
| 4 | Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases. | x | |||||||
| 5 | To gain practical skills in application processes. | x | |||||||
| 6 | To gain the ability to choose the appropriate therapy agents to be used in rehabilitation and to follow, evaluate and apply the current literature while planning the treatment program. | x | |||||||
| 7 | To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy. | x | |||||||
| 8 | To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication. | x | |||||||
| 9 | To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement. | x | |||||||
| 10 | To be able to determine the duties, rights and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapists, to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. | x | |||||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | SAYISI | Süresi (Saat) |
Toplam
İş Yükü (Saat) |
| Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Laboratory | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice, review/week) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Mid-term exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Work Load | 79 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 3,16 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 | ||
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