Audiology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01931105 | Genetic Hearing Loss | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of hearing and genetics, focusing on the classification of genetic hearing loss, key genes, and inheritance patterns. Molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, ethical issues, clinical applications, as well as treatment, rehabilitation, and current research are also covered.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental molecular and clinical mechanisms of genetic hearing loss, grasp inheritance patterns and genetic diagnostic methods, and develop the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | Being able to express the ability to make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | P.12.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and General Concepts |
| 2 | Hearing and Genetic Fundamentals |
| 3 | Genetic Classification of Hearing Loss |
| 4 | Congenital Hearing Loss |
| 5 | Syndromic Hearing Loss |
| 6 | Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss |
| 7 | GJB2 and Other Genes |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Inheritance Patterns (Autosomal Dominant, Recessive, X-Linked) |
| 10 | Genetic Testing and Ethical Considerations |
| 11 | Treatment and Rehabilitation in Genetic Hearing Loss |
| 12 | Treatment and Rehabilitation in Genetic Hearing Loss |
| 13 | Current Research and Literature |
| 14 | Current Research and Literature |
| 15 | Current Research and Literature |
| 16 | Final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Willard, H. F., McInnes, R. R., & Nussbaum, R. L. (2019). Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine (M. Alikaşifoğlu, Trans.). Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstore. (Original work published 2016, 5th ed.) |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 10 | 6 | 60 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P12 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | 4 |