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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NEUROLOGY-Spring Semester29+45-5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypePractice
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Nesrin HELVACI YILMAZ, Assoc.Prof. Özge ARICI DÜZ, Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU, Prof.Dr. Erkingül BİRDAY, Assist.Prof. Şeyma KILIÇ, Assoc.Prof. Fikret AYSAL
Assistant(s)Power point presentation, differential diagnosis through case studies, Inspection videos from websites, source books, question / answer interactive participation, brainstorming, research methods.
AimIt is to educate and train physicians with a scientific mindset, who are familiar with common central and peripheral nerve system diseases that result in a critical level of mortality and morbidity, are capable of diagnosing and treating such diseases and carrying out immediate medical response during primary healthcare services, and are able to refer patients to a superior healthcare institution when required and advise them on ways of protection and risk factors, as equipped with necessary know-how, skills and attitude.
Course ContentThis course contains; Neurological Examination 1, 2,Cranial nerves and attitudes,


Disorders of consciousness and approach to comatous patients ,Pyramidalsystem disorders,Cerebral system and ataxia,Movement disorders,Neuromuscular System Diseases,Spinal Cord and Muscle Diseases,Headaches; Primary and Secondary Headaches,Epilepsy Pathophysiology and Semiology 1, 2,Dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions 1, 2
,Cerebrovascular diseases 1, 2
.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Lists the steps of neurological examination. Defines the functions of any instrument used during examination. Performs mental state examination. Describes cranial nerve examination step by step. Describes step by step necessary neurological examination methods for the assessment of motor functions. Lists primary headache syndromes. Describes the definition of migraine-type headache, principles of immediate medical response and methods of prevention-monitoring. Inquires about the anamnesis of the patient with a headache. Assesses the examination of the patient with a headache. Describes the definitions of symptomatological terms used in the discipline of neurology. Establishes correlation between the existing clinical neurological condition and the neurological syndrome. Establishes correlation between the neurological symptomatology and the anatomical localization and pre-diagnosis. Recalls the secondary causes which might lead to headaches. Distinguishes a secondary headache from primary headache syndromes. Recognizes urgent pathologies in secondary headache causes and can carry out patient referral procedure. Is knowledgeable about the steps of neurological examination and the functions of any instrument used during examination. Has the ability to perform mental state examination. Has the ability to perform cranial nerve examination. Recalls the anatomy and functions of cranial nerve system. Recognizes the facial nerve paralysis. Lists clinical findings in case of optic nerve damage. Defines pathological findings on all cranial nerves. Lists neurological emergency diseases. Explains the basic principles of immediate approach to and treatment for acute ischemic strokes and intracerebral hemorrhage. Summarizes the definition, pathophysiology and classification of status epilepticus and the immediate treatment approaches. Lists the steps of immediate approach and immediate treatment for acute meningitis and meningoencephalitis. Lists the clinical findings on myopathies. Lists the etiology of myopathies. Assesses laboratory findings. Assesses the symptoms of respiratory failure which might develop in connection with muscle diseases. Learning Objective of Course / Practice Lists the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Categorizes polyneuropathies as acute and chronic processes. Has the ability to interpret the findings from acute polyneuropathy examination. Plans the immediate treatment for acute polyneuropathies. Recalls the definition of consciousness and the anatomical centers associated with consciousness. Describes symptomatological definitions of impaired consciousness. Diagnoses the patient with impaired consciousness. Lists the potential diseases leading to impaired consciousness. Distinguishes the patient with syncope from others. Plans the immediate treatment of a patient with syncope. Defines the concepts of epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Lists the differential diagnosis of epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Categorizes epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Explains the basics of epilepsy treatment and the characteristics of the anti-epileptic drugs used. Describes the principles of approach to initial seizure. Lists the criteria for terminating anti-epileptic treatment. Lists the names of sleep stages. Diagnoses the respiratory diseases that develop in sleep. Sets the framework of narcolepsy. Lists the diagnostic criteria for Restless Legs Syndrome. Describes the terms included in cognitive disorder symptomatology. Lists dementia etiologies. Lists the diagnostic criteria for dementia. Describes the things to consider when monitoring a patient with dementia. Describes the principles of immediate treatment for any potential conditions that develop in the course of a disease. Discusses necessary preventive actions against cognitive disorder. Recalls speech physiology. Distinguishes between the terms 'dysarthria' and 'aphasia'. Recalls the anatomy of medulla spinalis and the ascending and descending pathways in it. Correlates clinical findings with anatomical localization in neurological diseases. Assesses the clinical findings on diseases of the medulla spinalis of immediate nature. Describes how to respond immediately to diseases of the medulla spinalis of immediate nature. Lists the types of hemorrhagic stroke. Lists the symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Describes in which clinical cases subarachnoid hemorrhage may happen. Recognizes the intracranial pressure increase syndrome. Plans the immediate treatment for intracranial pressure increase syndrome. Learning Objective of Course / Practice Distinguishes the patient with stroke from others by clinical characteristics. Plans the immediate treatment for stroke. Lists the risk factors for stroke. Guides the patient through stroke prevention. Plans the referral of the patient with stroke to a Neurologist. Describes the pathogenesis of neuroimmunological diseases. Lists the names of neuroimmunological diseases. Describes the epidemiology of and clinical findings on multiple sclerosis. Recalls the anatomical characteristics and physiology of basal ganglia. Diagnoses hypokinetic movement disorders. Lists the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Distinguishes hyperkinetic movement disorders from others. Lists the clinical findings on neuromuscular junction diseases. Recalls the physiology and anatomy of neuromuscular junctions. Lists the etiology of neuromuscular junction diseases. Anticipates emergencies associated with life-threatening neuromuscular junction diseases. Refers the patient with life-threatening neuromuscular junction diseases to a Neurologist. Defines the symptoms of superior motor neuron disease. Defines the symptoms of inferior motor neuron disease. Lists anterior horn diseases. Correlates anterior horn diseases with clinical findings. Defines the terms associated with the symptomatology of neuromuscular diseases. Lists and performs the steps of motor system examination. Defines the findings from pathological examination on posture and walk. Lists the causes of vertigo. Distinguishes between peripheral vertigo and central vertigo. Lists the principles of approach to vertigo complaint. Plans the simple treatment for vertigo. Decides which of the patients are to be referred to a Neurologist. Lists the pathological examination findings on diseases of the cerebellar system. Defines the steps of cerebellar system examination. Lists the names of potential systemic diseases resulting in neurological deficit. Lists the symptoms of major neurological deficits which are likely to be caused by systemic diseases. Handles emergencies which are likely to arise from hypoglycemia, metabolic disorder and vasculitis syndrome, and immediate treatments applicable to such emergencies. Defines the symptom of ataxia. Lists the causes of ataxia. Recalls the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid. Lists the conditions resulting in intracranial pressure increase. Is knowledgeable about the symptoms of intracranial pressure increase. Lists the steps of immediate treatment. Recalls the anatomical characteristics and physiology of basal ganglia. Diagnoses hypokinetic movement disorders. Lists the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Distinguishes hyperkinetic movement disorders from others. 10, 12, 16, 3, 37, 4, 8A, D, H
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, H: Performance Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Neurological Examination 1, 2
2Cranial nerves and attitudes
3


Disorders of consciousness and approach to comatous patients
4Pyramidalsystem disorders
5Cerebral system and ataxia
6Movement disorders
7Neuromuscular System Diseases
8Spinal Cord and Muscle Diseases
9Headaches; Primary and Secondary Headaches
10Epilepsy Pathophysiology and Semiology 1, 2
11Dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions 1, 2
12Cerebrovascular diseases 1, 2
Resources
Bradley’s Review manual for Neurology in Clinical Practice. http://www.itfnoroloji.org/ekitap.htm http://www.neuroexam.com/neuroexam/ https://meded.ucsd.edu/clinicalmed/neuro2.htm
Illustrated Neurology and Neurosurgery

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body.
2
PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders.
3
PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health.
4
PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice.
5
PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health.
6
PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems.
7
PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions.
8
PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
9
PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently.
10
PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
11
PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment.
12
PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude.
13
PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach.
14
PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally.
15
PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data.
16
PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates.
17
PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License.
18
PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health.
19
PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes.
20
PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts.
21
PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours29258
Guided Problem Solving10330
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project6212
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam31030
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan21020
Total Workload(Hour)150
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NEUROLOGY-Spring Semester29+45-5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypePractice
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Nesrin HELVACI YILMAZ, Assoc.Prof. Özge ARICI DÜZ, Prof.Dr. Lütfü HANOĞLU, Prof.Dr. Erkingül BİRDAY, Assist.Prof. Şeyma KILIÇ, Assoc.Prof. Fikret AYSAL
Assistant(s)Power point presentation, differential diagnosis through case studies, Inspection videos from websites, source books, question / answer interactive participation, brainstorming, research methods.
AimIt is to educate and train physicians with a scientific mindset, who are familiar with common central and peripheral nerve system diseases that result in a critical level of mortality and morbidity, are capable of diagnosing and treating such diseases and carrying out immediate medical response during primary healthcare services, and are able to refer patients to a superior healthcare institution when required and advise them on ways of protection and risk factors, as equipped with necessary know-how, skills and attitude.
Course ContentThis course contains; Neurological Examination 1, 2,Cranial nerves and attitudes,


Disorders of consciousness and approach to comatous patients ,Pyramidalsystem disorders,Cerebral system and ataxia,Movement disorders,Neuromuscular System Diseases,Spinal Cord and Muscle Diseases,Headaches; Primary and Secondary Headaches,Epilepsy Pathophysiology and Semiology 1, 2,Dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions 1, 2
,Cerebrovascular diseases 1, 2
.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Lists the steps of neurological examination. Defines the functions of any instrument used during examination. Performs mental state examination. Describes cranial nerve examination step by step. Describes step by step necessary neurological examination methods for the assessment of motor functions. Lists primary headache syndromes. Describes the definition of migraine-type headache, principles of immediate medical response and methods of prevention-monitoring. Inquires about the anamnesis of the patient with a headache. Assesses the examination of the patient with a headache. Describes the definitions of symptomatological terms used in the discipline of neurology. Establishes correlation between the existing clinical neurological condition and the neurological syndrome. Establishes correlation between the neurological symptomatology and the anatomical localization and pre-diagnosis. Recalls the secondary causes which might lead to headaches. Distinguishes a secondary headache from primary headache syndromes. Recognizes urgent pathologies in secondary headache causes and can carry out patient referral procedure. Is knowledgeable about the steps of neurological examination and the functions of any instrument used during examination. Has the ability to perform mental state examination. Has the ability to perform cranial nerve examination. Recalls the anatomy and functions of cranial nerve system. Recognizes the facial nerve paralysis. Lists clinical findings in case of optic nerve damage. Defines pathological findings on all cranial nerves. Lists neurological emergency diseases. Explains the basic principles of immediate approach to and treatment for acute ischemic strokes and intracerebral hemorrhage. Summarizes the definition, pathophysiology and classification of status epilepticus and the immediate treatment approaches. Lists the steps of immediate approach and immediate treatment for acute meningitis and meningoencephalitis. Lists the clinical findings on myopathies. Lists the etiology of myopathies. Assesses laboratory findings. Assesses the symptoms of respiratory failure which might develop in connection with muscle diseases. Learning Objective of Course / Practice Lists the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Categorizes polyneuropathies as acute and chronic processes. Has the ability to interpret the findings from acute polyneuropathy examination. Plans the immediate treatment for acute polyneuropathies. Recalls the definition of consciousness and the anatomical centers associated with consciousness. Describes symptomatological definitions of impaired consciousness. Diagnoses the patient with impaired consciousness. Lists the potential diseases leading to impaired consciousness. Distinguishes the patient with syncope from others. Plans the immediate treatment of a patient with syncope. Defines the concepts of epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Lists the differential diagnosis of epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Categorizes epilepsy and epileptic seizure. Explains the basics of epilepsy treatment and the characteristics of the anti-epileptic drugs used. Describes the principles of approach to initial seizure. Lists the criteria for terminating anti-epileptic treatment. Lists the names of sleep stages. Diagnoses the respiratory diseases that develop in sleep. Sets the framework of narcolepsy. Lists the diagnostic criteria for Restless Legs Syndrome. Describes the terms included in cognitive disorder symptomatology. Lists dementia etiologies. Lists the diagnostic criteria for dementia. Describes the things to consider when monitoring a patient with dementia. Describes the principles of immediate treatment for any potential conditions that develop in the course of a disease. Discusses necessary preventive actions against cognitive disorder. Recalls speech physiology. Distinguishes between the terms 'dysarthria' and 'aphasia'. Recalls the anatomy of medulla spinalis and the ascending and descending pathways in it. Correlates clinical findings with anatomical localization in neurological diseases. Assesses the clinical findings on diseases of the medulla spinalis of immediate nature. Describes how to respond immediately to diseases of the medulla spinalis of immediate nature. Lists the types of hemorrhagic stroke. Lists the symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Describes in which clinical cases subarachnoid hemorrhage may happen. Recognizes the intracranial pressure increase syndrome. Plans the immediate treatment for intracranial pressure increase syndrome. Learning Objective of Course / Practice Distinguishes the patient with stroke from others by clinical characteristics. Plans the immediate treatment for stroke. Lists the risk factors for stroke. Guides the patient through stroke prevention. Plans the referral of the patient with stroke to a Neurologist. Describes the pathogenesis of neuroimmunological diseases. Lists the names of neuroimmunological diseases. Describes the epidemiology of and clinical findings on multiple sclerosis. Recalls the anatomical characteristics and physiology of basal ganglia. Diagnoses hypokinetic movement disorders. Lists the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Distinguishes hyperkinetic movement disorders from others. Lists the clinical findings on neuromuscular junction diseases. Recalls the physiology and anatomy of neuromuscular junctions. Lists the etiology of neuromuscular junction diseases. Anticipates emergencies associated with life-threatening neuromuscular junction diseases. Refers the patient with life-threatening neuromuscular junction diseases to a Neurologist. Defines the symptoms of superior motor neuron disease. Defines the symptoms of inferior motor neuron disease. Lists anterior horn diseases. Correlates anterior horn diseases with clinical findings. Defines the terms associated with the symptomatology of neuromuscular diseases. Lists and performs the steps of motor system examination. Defines the findings from pathological examination on posture and walk. Lists the causes of vertigo. Distinguishes between peripheral vertigo and central vertigo. Lists the principles of approach to vertigo complaint. Plans the simple treatment for vertigo. Decides which of the patients are to be referred to a Neurologist. Lists the pathological examination findings on diseases of the cerebellar system. Defines the steps of cerebellar system examination. Lists the names of potential systemic diseases resulting in neurological deficit. Lists the symptoms of major neurological deficits which are likely to be caused by systemic diseases. Handles emergencies which are likely to arise from hypoglycemia, metabolic disorder and vasculitis syndrome, and immediate treatments applicable to such emergencies. Defines the symptom of ataxia. Lists the causes of ataxia. Recalls the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid. Lists the conditions resulting in intracranial pressure increase. Is knowledgeable about the symptoms of intracranial pressure increase. Lists the steps of immediate treatment. Recalls the anatomical characteristics and physiology of basal ganglia. Diagnoses hypokinetic movement disorders. Lists the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Distinguishes hyperkinetic movement disorders from others. 10, 12, 16, 3, 37, 4, 8A, D, H
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, H: Performance Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Neurological Examination 1, 2
2Cranial nerves and attitudes
3


Disorders of consciousness and approach to comatous patients
4Pyramidalsystem disorders
5Cerebral system and ataxia
6Movement disorders
7Neuromuscular System Diseases
8Spinal Cord and Muscle Diseases
9Headaches; Primary and Secondary Headaches
10Epilepsy Pathophysiology and Semiology 1, 2
11Dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions 1, 2
12Cerebrovascular diseases 1, 2
Resources
Bradley’s Review manual for Neurology in Clinical Practice. http://www.itfnoroloji.org/ekitap.htm http://www.neuroexam.com/neuroexam/ https://meded.ucsd.edu/clinicalmed/neuro2.htm
Illustrated Neurology and Neurosurgery

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body.
2
PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders.
3
PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health.
4
PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice.
5
PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health.
6
PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems.
7
PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions.
8
PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
9
PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently.
10
PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health.
11
PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment.
12
PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude.
13
PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach.
14
PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally.
15
PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data.
16
PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates.
17
PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License.
18
PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health.
19
PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes.
20
PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts.
21
PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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