Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURUL22 | Nervous System and Sense Organs | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 143+0+44 | 10 | 12 |
| 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 | Asst. Prof. Gülben AKCAN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Şerife ALPA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Fatma Nur TÜRKOĞLU, Res. Asst. Kaniye Zeynep ÇALIŞKAN SAK |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Şerife ALPA | BZ-02 | [email protected] | 7411 | Monday 10:00-11:00 |
Course Content
The curriculum consists of compulsory core courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Histology and Embryology, Biophysics, and Medical Practice) and elective courses. Theoretical courses are taught in lecture halls with full attendance. Practical sessions are conducted in the Anatomy Model Room and Basic Medical Sciences Laboratories.
Objectives of the Course
In the course board; - Development of the nervous system and sensory organs - Localization of all these structures that make up the sensory and nervous system - Histological, anatomical and physiological aspects of somatic and motor senses - It is aimed to teach the principles and concepts of physics related to the senses of vision and hearing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic and clinical medical knowledge. | 2 |
| P2 | Has the professional skills required for diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment. | 1 |
| P3 | Knows and applies the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health. | 3 |
| P4 | Assumes responsibility for lifelong learning and makes self-assessment. | 5 |
| P5 | Work effectively individually and as a team. | 5 |
| P6 | Uses information technologies effectively, especially the current tools required in the field of medicine. | 5 |
| P7 | Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. | 5 |
| P8 | Acts in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | P.1.1 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | P.1.2 | 1,4 |
| O3 | Adopts that the primary duty of the physician is to protect human life and health by taking preventive measures against diseases. | P.3.1 | 1,4 |
| O4 | Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. | P.7.3 | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to read, understand and critically evaluate current literature in a foreign language. | P.7.4 | 5 |
| ** 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 | Introduction to the Nervous System Medulla Spinalis Anatomy Bulbus-Pons- Mesencephalon Nervous Tissue Central Nervous System Introduction and Cerebrum Histology Cerebellum Histology Medulla Spinalis Histology Introduction to the Nervous System Functions of Neurons and Glial Cells Signal Transmission Mechanisms and Synaptic Functions in Neurons |
| 2 | Cerebellum Anatomy diencephalon telencephalon Electrical Properties of Neuron Compound Action Potential Autonomic Nervous System Peripheral Nerves and Ganglions Neurotransmitters, Acetylcholine and Its Receptors Amine Group Neurotransmitters Neuromodulators, Neuropeptides and Gas Neurotransmitters Medulla Spinalis Functions Conveying the Senses in the CNS Sensory Cortex Functions Motor Cortex Functions |
| 3 | Limbic System Brain Ventricles- Bos- Meninges Biophysical Fundamentals of EEG General Characteristics of the Senses Receptor and Nerve Terminations CNS Development Medulla Developmental Anomalies Motor Cortex Functions Thalamus and Its Functions Role of Basal Nuclei in Motor Functions The Role of the Cerebellum in Motor Functions |
| 4 | Brain Vessels Autonomic Nervous System Spinal Nerves Cranial Nerves (I) (1-4) Cranial Nerves (II) (5) Cranial Nerves (III) (6-9) Vision Biophysics Brainstem Functions Learning, Memory and Attention Mechanisms EEG, Sleep and Wakefulness Physiology Cerebral Cortex, Lateralization, Language and Communication |
| 5 | Cranial Nerves (IV) (10-12) Somatic Sense Organs Eye Anatomy Hearing Biophysics Skin Histology Eye Histology - Eye Development Physiology of Thought, Emotion and Motivation Brain Circulation and Cerebrospinal Fluid Blood Brain Barrier, Brain Metabolism and Neuronal Plasticity General Features of the Autonomic Nervous System Functioning of the Autonomic Nervous System Aging Physiology and Alzheimer's Disease Introduction to Sensory Physiology Skin and Pain Senses |
| 6 | Eye Anatomy Ear Anatomy Ear histology – Ear development and anomalies Taste and Smell Senses Sight Hearing Sense Vision Biochemistry Growth Factors, Growth Hormones |
| 7 | Spinal Nerves Cranial Nerves Eye Anatomy Ear Anatomy Eye Histology Ear Histology Sensory Physiology - Touch and Taste Sensory physiology- Vision Sensory Physiology-Electrooculography Sensory Physiology-Hearing |
| 8 | EXAM WEEK |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Biochemistry (Prof.Dr. Figen Gürdöl, Assoc.Dr.Evin Ademoğlu, Nobel Medical Bookstore) |
| Anatomy. Prof. Dr. Kaplan ARINCI, Prof. Dr. Alaittin ELHAN. 2006. Güneş Bookstore | |
| Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (David L. Nelson Michael M. Cox, Palme Publishing) | |
| Physiology Human Physiology. Prof.Dr. Erdal AĞAR, Istanbul Medical Bookstores, 2020 | |
| Anatomy atlas and textbook. Prof. Dr. Fahri DERE. 2010. Nobel Medicine Bookstore | |
| Color Text Book of Histology. Second ed. SAUNDERS | |
| Langman's Medical Embryology, Eleventh Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, USA 6 Schoenwolf G.C | |
| Larsen's Human Embryology. 4. Ed. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER | |
| Human Embryology with Clinical Aspects. 6th Ed. NOBEL TIP 8 Junqueira L.C., Carneiro J. Transl. Ed: Aytekin Y, Solakoglu S | |
| Basic Histology NOBEL MEDICINE | |
| Color Atlas of Histology, Fifth Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, USA | |
| Sobotta Atlas of Histology. BETA | |
| Langman's Medical Embryology, Eleventh Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, USA | |
| Human Biochemistry (Prof.Dr.Taner Onat-Prof.Dr.Kaya Emerk, Palme Publishing) | |
| Medical Physiology, Guyton – Hall | |
| Clinical Anatomy, Snell | |
| Biochemistry, Montgomery - Conwey – Spector | |
| Histology: A Text and Atlas, Ross – Kaye – Pawlina | |
| Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy (3 Volume Set). J. Sobotta. 2015. Beta publications. (Translation editor: Prof. Dr. Alaittin ELHAN) | |
| Physiology. Nobel Medical Bookstores Ganong's Medical Physiology - Susan M. Barman, 1st Edition,2018 | |
| Biochemistry Explained Question and Answer, Prof.Dr. Kadirhan Sunguroğlu, Akademi Publishing) | |
| Harper Biochemistry, Robert Murray, Nobel Medical Bookstore) |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 80 (%) |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 5 | 29 | 145 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 90 | 90 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 360 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 12 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 12 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Adopts that the primary duty of the physician is to protect human life and health by taking preventive measures against diseases. | - | 4 | - |
| O4 | Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. | - | - | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to read, understand and critically evaluate current literature in a foreign language. | - | - | 4 |