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  Course Description
Course Name : Morphometric Methods in Anatomy

Course Code : ANA-503

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN BOYAN
Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN OĞUZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of morphometry
Recognizes and uses morphometric tools
Recognizes and shows morphometric reference points
Makes distance measurements in morphometry
Defines morphometric boundaries, areas and angles and applies morphometric analysis methods

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Evaluating anatomical structures using morphometric methods

Course Contents : 1.General information in morphometry 2.Fundamental analysis methods in morphometry 3.Geometric applications in morphometry

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Anatomy classrooms and laboratories


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General information in morphometry Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
2 Morphometric tools Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
3 The importance of reference points Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
4 Applications related to the reference points of the upper extremity Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
5 Applications related to the reference points of the upper extremity Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
6 Applications related to the reference points of the head-neck and body Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
7 Applications related to the reference points of the lower extremity Reading the textbook, presentaion Power point presentation, discussion
8 Mid-term exam Reading the textbook, studying the power point presentations Test exam
9 Morphometric ratios Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
10 Morphometric angles Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
11 Morphometric boundaries and areas Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
12 Proportions, angles, areas, boundaries and relevant applications in morphometry of upper limb Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
13 Proportions, angles, areas, boundaries and relevant applications in morphometry of the head-neck and body Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
14 Proportions, angles, areas, boundaries and relevant applications in morphometry of lower limb Reading the textbook Power point presentation, discussion
15 Homework presentation Homework preparation Presentation, discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading the textbook, studying the power point presentations Test exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Eston R, Reilly T. Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual. 3rd Ed. Taylor Francis, London, 2009
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 0
2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 0
3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 0
4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 0
5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 0
6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 0
7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 0
8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 0
9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 3
10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 2
11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 2
12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 4
13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 0
14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 4
15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 2
16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 0
17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 0
18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 0
19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 3
20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4