Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lower Extremity Neurology
Course Code: POD122
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

To provide information about neurological diseases in the lower extremities.

Course Content

Introduction to neurology, Superficial sensory examination-I Superficial sensory examination-II Deep sensory examination-I Deep sensory examination-II Motor sense examination-I Motor sense examination-II Motor sensory examination practice Evaluation of deep tendin reflexes Neurological diseases of the lower extremity-I Neurological examination of the lower extremity diseases-II Diabetic neuropathies-I Diabetic neuropathies-II Diabetic neuropathies-III

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nazan ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Examines the motor response with superficial sensory examination.
2.Evaluates deep tendon reflexes.
3.Evaluates diabetic neuropathies and their treatments.
4.Performs deep sensory examination.
5.Performs motor response assessment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
2.Geraint Fuller. Çeviri Editörü: Ayşe Altıntaş Kolaylaştırılmış Nörolojik muayene.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Neurology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Superficial sensory examination-I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Superficial sensory examination-II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Deep sensory examination-II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Deep sensory examination-II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Motor sensory examination-I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Motor sensory examination-II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Motor sensory examination application (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Motor sensory examination application
Week 10 - Theoretical
Assessment of deep tendon reflexes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Neurological diseases of the lower extremity-I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Neurological diseases of the lower extremity-II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Diabetic neuropathies-I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Diabetic neuropathies-II
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading81116
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes