Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02331102 | Neurophysiology | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Mustafa Savaş TORLAK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Mustafa Savaş TORLAK | B-134 | [email protected] | 7545 |
Course Content
Clinical features of the peripheral nervous system, clinical features of the muscles and pathologies of the inner parts, clinical anatomy of the medulla spinalis, brain stem, diencephalon and telencephalon macroanatomy, functions and parallels, clinical features of the autonomic nervous system and pathologies.
Objectives of the Course
To be able to understand the properties and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system, and to be able to distinguish functional disorders that may arise as a result of dysfunctions of these neuroanatomical structures.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It explains the organization of motor and sensory pathways, spinal reflexes, and the roles of these reflexes in nervous system control. | P.2.17 | 1 |
| O2 | It explains the control mechanisms of motor function at the cortical, subcortical, brainstem, cerebellar, and basal ganglia levels; it relates the clinical manifestations of lesions in these structures. | P.3.8 | 1 |
| O3 | It explains physiological mechanisms at the cellular, muscle, and organ levels; it describes the basic organization of the nervous system and neuronal communication processes. | P.1.17 | 1 |
| O4 | It analyzes the physiological functions of the vestibular, cerebellar, basal ganglia, and autonomic systems, as well as the interactions between these systems. | P.1.18 | 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 | Basic organization of the nervous system, central and peripheral nervous system, basic properties of neurons and neuroglia. |
| 2 | Sensory receptors and classification, anatomical structure of receptors and nerve fiber types. |
| 3 | Synaptic transmission, electrical and chemical synapses, divergence, convergence and summation concepts. Overview of the functions of the central nervous system according to their levels. |
| 4 | Organization of the spinal cord for motor functions, alpha and gamma motor neurons and their functions, intermediate neurons, muscle spindle and golgi tendon organ structure and functions. |
| 5 | Group Ia inhibition, renshaw inhibition, autogenic inhibition and reflexes at the level of the medulla spinalis |
| 6 | Cortical control of motor function, motor cortex areas and their functions, specialized areas of motor cortex. Motor cortical area lesions and clinical presentation. |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Control of axial and distal muscles of the body, lateral and ventro-medial system pathways and their functions. Characteristics of upper and lower motor neuron lesions and the clinical presentation resulting from these lesions. |
| 9 | Brainstem control of motor function, reticular system and functions of the pons and medulla. |
| 10 | Vestibular system, semicircular canals, utriculus, saccule and functions of vestibular nuclei. |
| 11 | Anatomy and functions of the cerebellum, definition and functions of the functional unit. Clinical picture resulting from cerebellar lesions. |
| 12 | Anatomy and functions of the basal ganglia. Direct, indirect and hyperdirect pathways and their functions. Basal ganglia lesions and clinical features. |
| 13 | Brain association areas and their functions. Autonomic nervous system components, sympathetic and parasympathetic system anatomy and functions. |
| 14 | Final exam. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Guyton Medical Physiology |
| Ganong's Medical Physiology | |
| Snell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009 | |
| Snell Richard S. Clinical Neuroanatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| 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 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 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 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It explains physiological mechanisms at the cellular, muscle, and organ levels; it describes the basic organization of the nervous system and neuronal communication processes. | - | - | - |
| O2 | It analyzes the physiological functions of the vestibular, cerebellar, basal ganglia, and autonomic systems, as well as the interactions between these systems. | - | - | - |
| O3 | It explains the organization of motor and sensory pathways, spinal reflexes, and the roles of these reflexes in nervous system control. | - | - | - |
| O4 | It explains the control mechanisms of motor function at the cortical, subcortical, brainstem, cerebellar, and basal ganglia levels; it relates the clinical manifestations of lesions in these structures. | - | - | - |