Child Development
Course Details

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

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01831209 | Child Neurology | 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 | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The Embryological development of the nervous system and the structural and functional properties, Normal neurological development and the evaluation, Usage areas of developmental screening tests and psychometric tests, The definition, differential diagnosis, etiology, early recognition, prevention and treatment approaches in the main groups of diseases, such as Mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, metabolic and hereditary diseases.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to inform the students about the nervous system, developmental stages, developmental and neurological disorders (motor and mental development delays, static encephalopathies, neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases) and the therapie approaches of the disorders, mental health problems in children, developmental screening tests used in Turkey, psychometric evaluation, to gain qualifications abaout the use of psychometric tests in the field.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | ""Development and structure of nervous system "" |
| 2 | Functions of the nervous system |
| 3 | ""Factors of development of nervous system "" |
| 4 | Factors of development of nervous system |
| 5 | ""Neurological disorders and their features "" |
| 6 | ""Neurological disorders and their features "" |
| 7 | ""Diagnosis and treatment approaches of neurological disorders "" |
| 8 | Diagnosis and treatment approaches of neurological disorders |
| 9 | Evaluation of nervous system |
| 10 | Evaluation of neurological disorders |
| 11 | Common neurological disorders in children |
| 12 | Common neurological disorders in children |
| 13 | Describe and importance of neurological development |
| 14 | Team work in neurological diseases |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yaltkayai K. (2008). Nöroloji Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Palme Yayıncılık. |
| Yaltkayai K. (2008). Nöroloji Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Palme Yayıncılık. | |
| Yaltkayai K. (2008). Nöroloji Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Palme Yayıncılık. |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
