SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BNG5030	Signals and Dynamic Systems	Fall	3	0	3	12

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To build upon the essential concepts related to signals and dynamical systems by providing the underlying mathematical theory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of the course, students will
1. have a through understanding of representation of signals in in time and frequency domains and their relations,
2. be able to obtain various mathematical models of dynamical systems from each other,
3. be able to apply mathematical tools to obtain response of dynamical systems to various inputs.

Course Content

Analysis of discrete-time and continuous-time signals through Fourier, Laplace and z-transforms. Mathematical modeling of discrete-time and continuous-time dynamical systems in time and frequency domains. Interconnections of dynamical systems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Representation of continuous-time and discrete-time signals.
2)	Fourier analysis of continuous-time signals
3)	Fourier analysis of discrete-time signals
4)	The Laplace transform
5)	The z-transform
6)	Time-domain modeling of continuous-time systems by differential equations.
7)	Frequency-domain modeling of continuous-time systems by Fourier and Laplace transforms.
8)	Response of continuous-time systems to specific inputs.
9)	Time-domain modeling of discrete-time systems by difference equations.
10)	Frequency-domain modeling of discrete-time systems by Fourier and z transforms.
11)	Response of discrete-time systems to specific inputs.
12)	Sampled-data systems.
13)	Interconnection of systems.
14)	Feedback systems.
15)	Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	1. M. C. K. Khoo: Physiological Control System, Wiley, 1999. 2. R.M. Rangayyan: Biomedical Signal Analysis: A Case-Study Approach, 2001.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	3	% 15
Homework Assignments	5	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	3	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	15	7	105
Homework Assignments	5	6	30
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			202

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.