ODY2008 Vestibular System Structure and Test MethodsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ODY2008 Vestibular System Structure and Test Methods Fall
Spring
2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DOĞAN AYDIN
Recommended Optional Program Components: Special centers about Audiology services at hospitals.
Course Objectives: Acquire the basic knowledge about objective tests of vestibular system and disorders

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the action and mechanisms in vestibular system.
2) Defines anatomically, physiologically, psychologically and functionally the normal and corrupted balance systems.
3) Discusses the clinical results of mechanisms that are corrupted in vestibular system in case of unilateral and bilateral periferal vestibular pathologies.
4) Discusses how to understand the corrupted mechanisms in case of unilateral and bilateral periferal vestibular diseases by objective tests.
5) Discusses the typical results of objective tests in case of unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular pathologies.

Course Content

Vestibular structures responsible for providing the input and balance system , generally vestibular system anatomy of the peripheral vestibular system anatomy and physiology basics, central vestibular system anatomy and physiology basics, peripheral and central vestibular general evaluation of the system, differential diagnosis of vertigo and imbalance concepts, peripheral vestibular system disorders, central vestibular system disorders and psychopathological imbalance causes, other vestibular disorders , vertigo and imbalance patient approach , objective and recognizes the contribution of subjective audiological testing features , registration of eye movements , ENG test, VNG testing, issues such as positional tests are within the scope of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to vestibular system and major systems responsible for balance Non
2) Anatomy of vestibular system Non
3) Anatomy and physiology of normal peripheral vestibular system Non
4) Anatomy and physiology of normal central vestibular system Non
5) General evaluation of peripheral and central vestibular system Non
6) Concept and differential diagnosis of vertigo and dizziness Non
7) General classification of vertigo and dizziness Non
8) Peripheral vestibular system disorders Non
9) Central vestibular system disorders and psychopathological causes of dizziness and other vestibular disorders Non
10) Approach to patients with dizziness and vertigo Non
11) Recording eye movements and ENG test Non
12) VNG test Non
13) Positional Tests - I Non
14) Positional Tests - II Non

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1) Otoloji ve Nöro-otoloji, Editör: Onur Çelik, Cilt 2, Bölüm 60, Sayfa 996-1009, 2013.
2) Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi, Editör: Onur Çelik, 2. Baskı, 2009.
3) Essential Otolaryngology, K.J. Lee (Türkçe çevirisi) 2004.
4) Kulak Hastalıkları A. Necmettin Akyıldız, I - 1998 ve II – 2002.
References: 1)Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Katz, Jack 6th ed, Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Application 10 % 10
Quizzes 2 % 5
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Application 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Quizzes 2 2
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 2
Total Workload 75

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) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. 5
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. 4
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. 3
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. 5
5) The student possesses the consciousness of wholelife learning. 5
6) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. 3
7) The student is sensitive to and he monitors progress about the events related to his field of study and in the agenda of the society and the world. He informs relevant people and institutions by using his acquired basic knowledge and skills about these issues. 4
8) The student supports the social environment projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility. 4
9) The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language. 3
10) The student uses information and communication technologies with basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. 5
11) The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. 5
12) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. 2
13) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. 4
14) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. 3