MEDICINE
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
MED2006	Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders	Spring	3	2	4	5

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET OZANSOY
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. YEŞİM NEĞİŞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANİFE YASEMİN KESKİN ERGEN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Hosğital visits
Course Objectives:	This block aims to describe pathopysiological and clinical basis of nervous system disorders and psychiatric disorders and basics of therapeutic and rehabilitation approaches to these disorders.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this committee students will be able to
• describe the basic pathophysiological mechanisms of neurological disorders and interpret sign and symptoms related with these disorders
• identify the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of central and peripheral nervous system disorders,
• describe the symptoms and signs of cognitive and psychiatric disorders
• explain the pharmacological characteristics and clinical indications of drugs used in neurological and psychiatric disorders
• explain the principles of clinical and radiological diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and basic therapeutic approaches.
• name the microorganisms that affect the nervous system, describe pathology of nervous system infections
• describe the risk factors related to neurological disorders,
• describe prevention of nervous system disorders

Course Content

Pathophysiology of nervous system disorders; clinical and radiological diagnosis; differential diagnosis; prevention of nervous system disorders; and therapeutic and rehabilitation approaches will be introduced.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Pathology of nervous system disorders, neuroradiological approaches	-
2)	Clinical features of psychiatric disorders and cognitive disorders and pharmacological basis of their treatment	-
3)	Pathology, pathophysiology, radiology and clinical basis of developmental, traumatic, infectious, demyelinating, vascular, degenerative and neoplastic disorders	-
4)	Motor disorders, pain, principles of physical therapy and rehabilitation	-
5)	Prevention of nervous system disorders, risk factors related to neurological disorders	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Introduction to Pharmacology 12th Edition, Elsevier Books Microbiology, Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series, LWW Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Elsevier Books Color Textbook of Histology 3e, Elsevier Books Clinical Anatomy by Regions, LWW Clinically Oriented Anatomy, LWW Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry, Lange Medical Book Human Molecular Genetics, T&F
References:	-

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Final	1	% 100
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	50	1	50
Laboratory	50	1	50
Application	10	1	10
Study Hours Out of Class	30	1	30
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			144

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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process