NEUROANATOMY
- Course
- PTRE217 - NEUROANATOMY
- Department
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehrnoush RADMEHR
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
Learning outcomes of the course are to be able to introduce central nervous system structures, to be able to explain the relationships of structures of central nervous system to fulfil a function, to be able to explain the effects of structures of central nervous system on functions, to be able to recognize frequently seen pathologies belongs to central nervous system in clinics, to be able to predict symptoms which can be seen in clinics according to affected part of central nervous system, to be able to interpret the reasons of clinical situation in pathologies of central nervous system, to be able to know which structures of central nervous system were affected in frequently seen pathologies in clinics.
NEUROANATOMY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Basic features of the peripheral & central nervous system , nervous system subdivision |
| Week 2 | Functional areas, functions and pathologies of the cerebrum |
| Week 3 | Medulla spinalis functions and pathologies |
| Week 4 | Brain membranes, cerebrospinal fluid circulation and pathologies, anatomical features of cerebral arteries and veins |
| Week 5 | Brain artery-vein pathologies and clinical features |
| Week 6 | Nerve plexus |
| Week 7 | Nerve plexus |
| Week 8 | Midter Exam |
| Week 9 | Midterm exam |
| Week 10 | Basal ganglia, Functions of the structures that make up the diencephalon and clinical features of their pathologies, Limbic system |
| Week 11 | Brain stem & Cranial nerves and their pathology |
| Week 12 | Clinical features of brain stem and cerebellum functions and pathologies |
| Week 13 | Clinical features of the ascending and descending pathways, their functions and pathologies |
| Week 14 | Clinical features of the functions and pathologies of the autonomic nervous system |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Snell-Clinical Neuroanatomy (Richard S. Snell) 7th Edition- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- 02 Functional Neuroanatomy (A handbook for students & clinicians)-Michael F. Nolan
Learning Outcomes
- L01 be able to distinguish signs and symptoms that may develop as a result of dysfunctions of neuroanatomical structures. SOLO 4
- L02 Define the interactions of these structures in the motor-sense and perceptual processes. SOLO 2
- L03 Be able to describe the functions of neuroanatomical structures. SOLO 3
- L04 Express the macro and micro anatomy and properties of central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system and their vasculature . SOLO 3
Program Outcomes
- P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
- P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
- P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
- P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
- P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
- P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
- P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
- P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
- P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.55 |
| L02 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.55 |
| L03 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.18 |
| L04 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.45 |