SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50912METOZ-ODY0032	Hearing Loss and Causes	1	Spring	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ERTUĞRUL GENÇTÜRK
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to classify hearing loss based on normal hearing and hearing loss concepts and to learn the pathologies that cause hearing loss. Diagnosis and treatment methods along with the causes of hearing loss are also discussed within the course.
Course Content:	As part of this course; The subjects of the etiology of hearing loss, genetic hearing loss, hearing loss according to their degree and localization, unilateral hearing loss, non-organic hearing loss, hearing loss in infants and children, and hearing differentials are discussed.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) know hearing loss and its effects on communication

2) classify hearing losses according to their degree and pathology

3) Can explain the causes of hearing loss.

4) Know the basic pathologies that cause hearing loss

5) know infectious diseases that cause hearing loss

6) know diagnostic and test methods used in hearing loss

7) know which genes are responsible for genetic hearing loss

8) know medical and surgical treatment methods in individuals with hearing loss

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) classify hearing loss

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) interpret hearing loss with cases

2) know organic and non organic causes causing hearing loss

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Normal hearing concept	lecture notes
2)	Communication and communication disorders	lecture notes
3)	Etiology of Hearing Loss - Conductive Hearing Loss	lecture notes
4)	Etiology of Hearing Loss - Conductive Hearing Loss- Middle Ear Pathologies	lecture notes
5)	the etiology of hearing loss - Sensorineural Hearing Loss	lecture notes
6)	the etiology of hearing loss - functional and central hearing loss	lecture notes
7)	the etiology of hearing loss - mixed type and sudden hearing loss	lecture notes
8)	midterm
9)	hearing loss of genetic origin	lecture notes
10)	unilateral hearing loss	lecture notes
11)	unilateral hearing loss
12)	non-organic hearing loss	lecture notes
13)	hearing loss case report	lecture notes
14)	hearing loss case report	lecture notes
15)	hearing loss case report
16)	exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1)Temel Odyoloji- edit: Erol Belgin ve A. Sanem Şahlı, 2017, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi 2) Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi, Editör: Onur Çelik, 2. Baskı, 2009. 3) Essential Otolaryngology, K.J. Lee (Türkçe çevirisi) 2004.

References:

Kulak Hastalıkları A. Necmettin Akyıldız, I - 1998 ve II – 2002. Textbook of Audiological Medicine:Clinical Aspects of Hearing and Balance. Linda M. Luxon, Joseph M. Furman, Informa Health Care, 2003. The Hearing Sciences. Teri A. Hamill, Lloyd L. Price, Plural Publishing, 2008. Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş-Boyun Cerrahisi. Koç C. Güneş Kitabevi, 2004. Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Katz, Jack, 6th ed, Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009. The Speech Chain, Peter B. Denes and Elliot N. Pinson,An Anchor Press Book,1973. Otoloji ve Nöro-otoloji, Editör: Onur Çelik, 2013.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1		KPLO 2										KPLO 3					KPLO 4				KPLO 5				KPLO 6
	1	2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Has information about the basic structure and functioning of the human body. Systems define the anatomical and physiological structures.	4
	1.1 know the anatomy and physiology of the ear	4
	1.2 Uses terminology related to the field	5
2)	Explains basic, theoretical and practical information about audiometry program,	5
	2.1 define basic physical knowledge and physical properties of sound
	2.2 know the acoustic principles in the hearing system
	2.3 know the types and causes of hearing loss	5
	2.4 know differential diagnosis and treatment methods in hearing loss, follow current developments	5
	2.5 makes objective and subjective evaluations related to the field
	2.6 performs hearing screening and clinical tests
	2.7 know diagnosis and treatment methods in ear, nose and throat diseases	5
	2.8 knows hearing devices and their types. Recognizes the hearing aid elements
	2.9 Makes maintenance, control and cleaning of hearing aids. Calibrates the devices used in audiological diagnosis
	2.10 Has knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Disaster and Emergency.
3)	He / she is involved in effective communication process by supporting the solution suggestions for the problems to the related people and institutions with quantitative and qualitative data.
	3.1 works in collaboration with other disciplines
	3.2 Communicates effectively with health institutions and organizations, hearing centers and rehabilitation centers
	3.3 Takes part in team work in the training process related to the field.
	3.4 It sets an example to the society with its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior.
	3.5 has the necessary equipment on occupational ethics and occupational health and safety.
4)	explains basic, theoretical and applied information on development and rehabilitation
	4.1 know the developmental processes and speech development stages.
	4.2 master the issues of family education and counseling in children with hearing loss.
	4.3 follows computer aided education approaches in hearing-impaired children.
	4.4 know the educational evaluation, test and treatment methods in children with hearing loss
5)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	5.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	5.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	5.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	5.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field
6)	The competencies that are developed in line with the expectations of the business world and society and which are defined as the institutional outputs of our university are at the basic level.
	6.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems.
	6.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility
	6.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field
	6.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction
	6.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation.
	6.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning
	6.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency
	6.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur.
	6.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	9	9
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	37
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	10	20
Midterms	1	12	12
Semester Final Exam	1	15	15
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	47
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			84
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			3