Information Package / Course Catalogue
Integument, Eye and Ear
Course Code: VHE643
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach integument (skin, hypodermis, epidermoidal objects), Sense organs (sensory receptors, nerv endings, bulbus oculi, accessory structures of the eye,external ear, middle ear, inner ear).

Course Content

Skin, hypodermis, epidermoidal objects. Sense organs: Sensory receptors, nerv endings, bulbus oculi, accessory structures of the eye,external ear, middle ear, inner ear.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student learns histology of skin, hypodermis, epidermoidal objects.
2.The student gains development and biology of epidermis cells..
3.The student learns sensory receptors and nerve endings.
4. student learns layer of bulbus oculi
5.The student gains histology and functions of external ear, middle ear, internal ear.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The student learns histology of skin, hypodermis, epidermoidal objects.
2.The student gains development and biology of epidermis cells.
3. The student learns sensory receptors and nerve endings.
4.The student learns layer of bulbus oculi.
5.The student gains histology and functions of external ear, middle ear, internal ear.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomic structure of the skin: Skin, hypodermis, epidermoidal objects
Week 2 - Theoretical
Histological structure of hypodermis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Epidermal cells: Melanocytes, Langerhans cells, keratinocytes, Merkel cells.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The differentiation of keratinocytes -article discussion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Dermis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vessels and Sensory receptors of the skin
Week 7 - Theoretical
Epidermal formations: Hairs, skin glands and the horny formations
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to Sensory system: Sensory receptors and nerve endings
Week 10 - Theoretical
Layers of eyeball
Week 11 - Theoretical
Protective devices of eye
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ear: Organ of hearing and balance
Week 13 - Theoretical
External ear,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Middle ear, Inner ear
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Assignment25112
Laboratory3116
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
OÇ-1
5
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
4
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026