ANA617 Functional Anatomy of Cranial Nerves

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
ANATOMY (MEDICINE) (PhD)
Code ANA617
Name Functional Anatomy of Cranial Nerves
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. SEMA POLAT
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to examine in depth the anatomical features, functions, connections, lesions and clinical significance of cranial nerves.

Course Content

This course covers cranial nerves, cranial nerve anatomical structure, motor and sensory functions, nerve pathways and clinical evaluation methods, and to gain knowledge and skills about the connections and lesions of these nerves.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

1. Güncel makaleler ve online kaynaklar 2. Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji

Notes

İnsan Anatomi Atlası (Ed.:Prof.Dr. Özkan Oğuz)


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the anatomical structures, outputs and functions of the cranial nerves in detail.
LO02 Describes the motor and sensory pathways of the cranial nerves and their connections with the brain.
LO03 Relates clinical symptoms related to cranial nerve lesions on anatomical basis.
LO04 Critically evaluate the current researches on cranial nerve anatomy and lesions in the literature.
LO05 Writes a research report on cranial nerves in accordance with the rules.
LO06 Uses basic anatomical knowledge of cranial nerves effectively in academic research.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of anatomy via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of anatomy. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interactions related to anatomy; analyze, synthesize and evaluates original and new thoughts. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains importance of ethical rules and principles for individual and societies.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines frequently used statistical methods in anatomy and related disciplines. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluates and uses new knowlegde about anatomy via systematic approach. 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which is brings innovation in anatomy or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Writes the report of his reaearch which he/she participated and publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals or scientific meeting. 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes an critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and analytical thoughts. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific research methods at an advanced level in their studies.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instruments required for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solutions for problems.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Leads the solutions of problems regarding anatomy and related disciplines.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the statistical analysis to evaulate scientific paper, publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals. 2
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops the evidence based new methods and thoughts about anatomy by utilizing mechanisms of creative, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements vocational development and life-long learning principles related to anatomy field in his/her studies. 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Communicates effectively and competently with specialists about the anatomy and related fields during discussion while defending original thoughts of his/her
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Discusses and makes visually, written and orally communication by using the C1 level for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at an advanced level.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicates functionally by using mechanisms of ethical and strategic desicion for solving encountered problems, contributes to be and maintain process of information society by presenting scientific, technological, social and cultural advancements related to anatomy.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses accurately statistical methods, implements, discusses accurately for his/her studies anatomy and related disciplines and analyzes-synthesize within the scope of ethical rules.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the current developments and knowledge regar ding anatomy field for the benefits of the children, families, national values and societies in accordance with the facts of country.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Related to cranial nerves general information Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
2 CN I Anatomy and functions of N. olfactorius Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 CN II.N. opticus anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 CN III N. occulomotorius Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 CN IV N.trochlearis anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
6 CN V N. Trigeminus anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 CN VI N. Abducens anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam presentation and exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Facial nerve anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 CN VIII Vestibulocochlear nerve anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
11 CNVIII N.vestibulocochlearis anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 CN IX. N.glossopharyngeus anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 CN X N.vagus and Autonomic Nervous System relationship Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 CN XI N.accessorius anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 CN XII N.hypoglossus anatomy and functions Related textbook and resource review, online anatomy sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams presentation and exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams presentation and exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 143
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,72
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 02:37