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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01950103 | Auditory Implants | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN | B- | [email protected] | Monday 10:00 |
Course Content
Cochlear Implant selection criteria Cochlear Implant fitting process. Cochlear implant function. Elements of basic audiological test equipment.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about implant application and amplification in children and adults.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the knowledge to comparatively evaluate and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information he has gained regarding audiology. | 1 |
| P4 | Takes responsibility by using the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. Has the ability to carry out independent work individually and in groups. | 4 |
| P5 | Internalizes and generalizes the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of audiology and demonstrates what he has learned. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains the knowledge of comparatively evaluating and interpreting the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.2 | 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 | Cochlear Implant history |
| 2 | Cochlear implant parts and mechanism |
| 3 | Selection criteria for cochlear implants |
| 4 | Cochlear Implant Surgery |
| 5 | Subjective methods used to evaluate cochlear implant |
| 6 | Objective methods used to evaluate cochlear implant |
| 7 | Objective methods used to evaluate cochlear implant |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Inner Ear Malformations |
| 10 | Inner Ear Malformations |
| 11 | Middle Ear Implant |
| 12 | Objective methods used to evaluate cochlear implant |
| 13 | Brainstem implant |
| 14 | Bone Conduction Implant |
| 15 | An overview |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Wolfe, J., & Schafer, E. C. (2020). Programming cochlear implants (2nd ed.). Plural Publishing. |
| Essential Otolaryngology, K.J. Lee (Türkçe çevirisi) 2004. | |
| Mankekar, G. (Ed.). (2014). Implantable hearing devices other than cochlear implants. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1910-1 | |
| Wolfe, J. (2020). Cochlear implants: Audiologic management and considerations for implantable hearing devices. Plural Publishing. | |
| Hull, R. H. (Ed.). (2021). Introduction to aural rehabilitation: Serving children and adults with hearing loss (3rd ed.). Plural Publishing. |
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) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 13 | 13 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Explains the knowledge of comparatively evaluating and interpreting the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | 5 |
