MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ODY2008 Vestibular System Structure and Test Methods Fall 2 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DOĞAN AYDIN
Course Objectives: Acquire the basic knowledge about objective tests of vestibular system and disorders

Learning Outputs

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: 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
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 10 % 10
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 2 % 5
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours
Laboratory
Application 14 56
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes 2 2
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 1
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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