Information Package / Course Catalogue
Medical Terminology
Course Code: BYA260
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

With this course, The distinction of medical terms is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competences necessary for correct pronunciation, writing and use.

Course Content

Basic definitions and terms related to human structure, items that make up medical terms.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Mustafa ALP
Learning Outcomes
1.To distinguish medical terms related to human anatomy
2.To distinguish medical terms related to body systems and diseases
3.To distinguish medical terms related to sense organs
4.Teaches the basic medical terms to the people who will work in the administrative parts of the health sector.
5.Teaches technical and termical details about writing a medical report to health professionals.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic definitions and terms related to human structure
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic definitions and terms related to human structure
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic definitions and terms related to human structure
Week 4 - Theoretical
Items forming medical terms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Items forming medical terms
Week 6 - Theoretical
Stems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Stems
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Sufiexs Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Terminology spelling, pronunciation, meanings and examples
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pefiks
Week 11 - Theoretical
Singular and plural forms of names
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reduction in terms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Terms that define the region and place in the body
Week 14 - Theoretical
General disease terms medical abbreviations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment350135
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes