Child Development
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01831215 | Brain Development | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | Anlatım, Soru- cevap, Tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yok |
| Coordinator | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
a. Physiological foundations of psychology. b. Physiological psychology is an interdisciplinary branch of science that aims to investigate the interaction between the brain and behavior. c. Neural communication, neuroanatomy and cognitive phenomena such as memory, emotion and language. d. The effects of changes in neural structure and functions on cognitive functions.
Objectives of the Course
An introductory to the structure (ANATOMY), function(PHYSIOLOGY), and dysfunction (PATHOLOGY) of the human nervous system.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | All children and adolescents aged 0-18 have the necessary level of up-to-date, theoretical and practical knowledge about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. | 4 |
| P2 | Based on his institutional and practical knowledge in the field of child development, he has the ability to evaluate the development of typical and atypical children with different methods and tools, develop different solutions with evidence-based approaches to problem situations, and develop support programmes, provide family counselling and inform society. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O2 | She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O3 | It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| O4 | She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O5 | She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. | P.2.2 | 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 | Embryological development of the brain |
| 2 | Formation of the nervous system |
| 3 | Structure of the nervous system and functioning of the brain |
| 4 | Frontal lob |
| 5 | Limbic system |
| 6 | Metabolic problems affecting the brain |
| 7 | Febril konvülziyon riskli bebekler ve bu bebeklerin özellikleri |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Cerebral Palsy |
| 10 | Developmental tests, sensory integration |
| 11 | Midbrain reflexes |
| 12 | Developmental cerebral anomalies and neural tube defects |
| 13 | Neurogenetic diseases |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | ANLAR, B.,SERDAROĞLU, A., YAKUT, A. (2008). Gelişimsel Çocuk Nörolojisi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastaneleri Basımevi, Ankara |
| Gözün Kahraman, Ö., Pekdoğan, S. (2019). Çocuk Gelişimi 1-2. Nobel Kitabevleri, Ankara. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| 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 | 7 | 98 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. | 5 | - |
| O2 | She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. | 5 | - |
| O3 | It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. | 5 | - |
| O4 | She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. | - | 5 |
| O5 | She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. | - | 5 |
