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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS SBI 5055 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND OTHER DEMYELINATING DISEASES ELECTIVE 1 4 0 9

Offered By

Basic Neuroscience

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SERKAN ÖZAKBAŞ

Offered to

Basic Neuroscience

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to discuss the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and related disorders

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Have the knowledge on ethology of Multiple sclerosis 2   Have the knowledge on pathogenesis of Multiple sclerosis 3   To get ability for differential diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis 4   To learn used method in diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis 5   Have the knowledge on treatment of Multiple sclerosis

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction 2 Epidemiology of MS 3 Gene- environmental factors in MS 4 Clinical findings 5 Diagnostic criteria 6 MRI imaging in MS 7 CSF in diagnosis of MS 8 Sub-clinic of MS 9 Differential diagnosis from NMO 10 Pathogenesis of MS 11 Symptomatic Treatment 12 Preventive Treatment 13 Homeworks/Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

McAlpine s Multiple Sclerosis Alastair Comston 2005

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be run in an integrated way-winding theory with case discussion and presentations. The methods of learning will be interactive.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 PRJ PROJECT 3 FIN FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 +PRJ * 0.10 +FIN* 0.50 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 +PRJ * 0.10 +RST* 0.50 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

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Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The student is expected to read the resources before coming to class. In addition, he/she is expected to contribute actively to discussion, group-work and practicals. Attending in at least 80 percent of lectures are mandatory. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

412 4064

Office Hours

Friday, 12.30-13.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 15 1 15 Tutorials 15 4 60 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48 Preparation for midterm exam 1 24 24 Preparation for final exam 1 26 26 Preparing assignments 3 10 30 Preparing presentations 2 15 30 Final 1 2 2 Midterm 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 237

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 LO.1 5 4 4 LO.2 5 4 4 4 LO.3 4 4 4 4 4 LO.4 5 4 4 LO.5 4 4 4