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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01960104 | Geriatric Audiology | 3 | Spring | 6 | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| 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 | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
It's role on evaluation of geriatric individuals, Evaluation of aging hearing, Speech accompanied by various pathologies based on normal aging or on aging process, Hearing, language and cognitive problems, Evaluation and rehabilitation strategies
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to understand the age-related auditory system theory, subjective / objective evaluation of the age-related auditory system, to develop rehabilitative programs for presbyacusis and to know social support systems for geriatric communication disorders
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 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.3 | 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 | Normal aging, neuropsychologicaal of old age |
| 2 | Age related changes of the inner ear and the central auditory pathways |
| 3 | Results of an audiometric test battery in persbyacousis I |
| 4 | Results of an audiometric test battery in persbyacousis II |
| 5 | Audio-visual acuity in the elderly |
| 6 | Selection of hearing instruments for elderly |
| 7 | Other technical, assitive devices |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Presbyacousis and associated problems |
| 10 | Presbyacousis and associated problems |
| 11 | Factors influencing speech understanding in the elderly |
| 12 | Rehabilitation, motivation/acceptance, psychological aspects of rehabilitation I |
| 13 | Rehabilitation, motivation/acceptance, psychological aspects of rehabilitation II |
| 14 | Environmental settings in elderly |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hall, J. W. III. (2014) Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson. |
| Jerger, J., Mueller H. G. (2014) Audiology: Science to Practice.2nd Edition. Plural Publishing Inc. | |
| Roeser, R.J. (2013). Rooser's Audiology Desk Reference. 2nd Edition, Thieme. |
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) | 11 | 3 | 33 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | 5 |
| O4 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | 4 |
