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Program of Audiology

ODYO318

AUDIO-VESTIBULAR DIFFERANTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Course Code
ODYO318
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Provides a detailed explanation of the basic anatomical and physiological features of the peripheral vestibular system.
  2. Plans the process of taking a history from a patient presenting with vestibular loss.
  3. Presents the differences between peripheral and central pathology characteristics in patients with vestibular loss in a tabular format.
  4. Relates the physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular systems to the methods used for their evaluation.
  5. Can perform vestibular system evaluation tests.
  6. Determines the appropriate audiovestibular test battery based on the patient's history and draws conclusions from the obtained results.
  7. Synthesizes the scenario according to the given condition.
  8. Predicts the audiovestibular diagnosis based on the test results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to teach audiology students the physiology of the hearing and balance system, findings in vestibular disorders, test methods and application methods used in the evaluation of the vestibular system.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Week 1 Introduction to the course and basic concepts
2nd Week Week 2 Anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vestibular system
3rd Week Week 3 Extraocular muscles
4th Week Week 4 Vestibuloocular reflex, nystagmus
5th Week Week 5 History and physical examination in vestibular system diseases
6th Week Week 6 Vestibular evaluation and diagnostic methods I
7th Week Week 7 General Review
8th Week Week 8 MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Week 9 Vestibular evaluation and diagnostic methods II
10th Week Week 10 Vestibular diseases
11th Week Week 11 Vestibular diseases
12th Week Week 12 Case presentation
13th Week Week 13 Case presentation
14th Week Week 14 Case presentation
15th Week Week 15 FINAL EXAM
16th Week
17th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Fazıl Nejdet Ardıç (2019). Vertigo, 2.baskı, US Akademi
2. K.J.Lee. (2012) Essential Otolaryngology, Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi, 9.baskı, Güneş Tıp Kitapevi.
3. Jack Katz, Larry Medwetsky, Robert Burkard and Linda Hood. (2009) Handbook of Clinical Audiology Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).
4. Fuat Büyüklü. (2013) Kulak (Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi), Anadolu Sanat Dijital Baskı.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Practice 2 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 15 2 30
Homework 1 9 9
Total Work Load100
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.33
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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