ECTS - - Physiotheraphy and Rehabilitation
Compulsory Departmental Courses
ATU100 - Orientation (1 + 0) 1
President's Speech; Life at Atılım (Presentations by Administrative Units); Library Seminars; Book Borrowing-Returning Session; Department Promotion Meetings; Promotion of Sports Activities; Visits to Kiosks of Student Clubs and Communities; Informative Presentation on Education Technologies; participation in events organized within the scope of ATU 100.
ENG101 - English For Academic Purposes I (4 + 0) 3.5
English language skills, especially academic skills, such as reading comprehension, vocabulary building and critical analysis of texts; listening and note-taking, class discussions, presentations, writing, research assignments and use of technology.
ENG102 - English for Academic Purposes II (4 + 0) 3.5
Academic skills such as reading comprehension, class discussions, use of academic vocabulary and critical analysis of texts; research assignments and review of the English language structure; skills such as listening and note-taking, analysis of written products, writing, presentation and use of technology.
ENG201 - English for Academic Purposes III (3 + 0) 3
Advanced reading and writing skills, applying critical reading skills and strategies, identifying the organization of a reading text, main ideas of the texts, and the author?s main purpose, summarizing a given text, outlining and writing an argumentative essay.
ENG202 - English for Academic Purposes IV (3 + 0) 3
Preparing and writing research reports and delivering effective oral/written informative and persuasive presentations; gathering information, organizing data, outlining, using appropriate techniques in presentation and delivering for a maximum impact, using visual aids and citation effectively.
HIST101 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I (2 + 0) 2
French Revolution; structure and geopolitic positioning of Ottoman Empire, reasons of its decline; Westernization movements, First and Second Constitutional Monarchy declarations; Libya and Balkan wars; First World War; period before the War of Independence, congresses, National Pact, establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly.
HIST102 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II (2 + 0) 2
War of Independence; Lausanne Treaty; declaration of the Republic; removal of sultanic rule and caliphate; Atatürk`s revolutions; establishment of national economy; Second World War, before and after; Turkish Republic after 1960.
KRY111 - Career Planning (1 + 0) 1
Being a student at Atilim University, Student-centered programs at Atilim University, Faculty, Department presentations, Career Planning and Coop Program, Erasmus, CV writing types, Interview techniques, Effective Communication and presentation techniques, Intelligence and Personality
MED283 - Biostatistics (2 + 0) 4
Basic statistical concepts, introduction to biostatistics, standardization, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distributions, sampling methods, descriptive statistics, data collection forms and data collection methods, data entry into statistical programs, hypothesis testing, single sample tests, two sample and k sample tests (dependent, independent), parametric tests, nonparametric tests, correlation and regression analysis, creating tables and graphics, reporting of data.
PTR101 - Introduction to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Ethical Principles (2 + 0) 2
Physiotherapist and rehabilitation concepts, ethical and ethical rules, patient health worker, duties and rights of state and institutions, ethical rules of the physiotherapist's profession, science and education ethics.
PTR102 - Heat, Light and Hydrotherapy (3 + 0) 7
Inflammation, tissue healing, pain mechanism, pain and healing effects, physical properties of heat and light, physiological effects of superficial heat agents, infrared, laser, uvl, heliotherapy, fludoterapy, humid hot applications, intermittant compression, cold application and physiological effects, physical principles of water, physiological effects, hydrotherapy methods, aquaterapy, spa treatment.
PTR203 - Basic Assessment and Evaluation in PT (2 + 3) 6
Basic principles of movement, posture analysis (anterior, lateral and posterior posture analyses), shortness tests, flexibility and evaluation, anthropometric measurements (environment, length, diameter and fat tissue measurements), evaluation of normal joint movements (neh) with goniometer, muscle strength and evaluation methods.
PTR204 - Basic Exercise Practices (2 + 3) 6
Planning the exercise program,teaching the factors affecting the patient and exercises, exercise types for normal joint movements,exercise positions,pelvic region and exercises for lumbar vertebral straightness, front and side abdominal strengthening exercises, William's flexion exercises, stretching exercises for pectoral muscles, exercises for straightening the shoulder girdle with thoracic and cervical vertebrae,
PTR206 - Manipulative Therapy II (2 + 2) 5
Kaltenborn, Maitland, Mc Kenzie, Mulligan, mobilization of fingers, hand and wrist joints, mobilization of elbow and shoulder joints, mobilization of foot, ankle and knee joints, mobilization of hip, pelvis and sacroiliac joints, mobilization of lumbar region, mobilization of thoracic region and mobilization of cervical region.
PTR207 - Functional Neuroanatomy (3 + 0) 5
Introduction to the nervous system, membranes of the brain and medulla spinalis, ventricular system and void circulation, functional areas of the brain, basal ganglia, diencephalon, brainstem, cranial nerves, CNS circulation, medulla spinalis, descending pathways, peripheral nervous system, cerebellum, limbic system, autonomic nervous system.
PTR208 - Exercise Physiology (3 + 0) 5
Physiological effects of exercise and sport on body systems, physiological mechanisms that play a role in the development of performance, blood pressure, muscle, respiration, adaptation to cardiovascular system exhaustion, metabolism changes in exercise, acid-base balance, fatigue formation and fatigue effects on the individual, environmental factors, and evaluation of the condition.
PTR304 - Prosthesis and Orthotics Rehabilitation (4 + 0) 6
Amputation reasons, amputation levels, congenital amputations, partial hand and foot prostheses, prostheses used according to upper and lower extremity amputation levels, static and dynamic adjustment of prosthesis and stump-socket compliance, control mechanisms, myoelectric prostheses and amputee rehabilitation.
PTR305 - Physiotherapy in Pulmonary and Intensive Care (2 + 2) 4
Definition of pulmonary rehabilitation, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases, assessment in pulmonary rehabilitation and the treatment methods used, physiotherapy and rehabilitation in pulmonary surgery, respiratory aids in intensive care unit, oxygen therapy, aspiration, physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care, chest physiotherapy and rehabilitation in neonates and pediatric patients.
PTR306 - Cardiac Rehabilitation (2 + 2) 4
Major cardiovascular system diseases and pathophysiology, cardiovascular assessment, early rehabilitation program, immobilization and effects on body systems, external patient and secondary prevention program, exercise training, treatment and education of replaceable risk factors, protection and long term follow-up, revascularization and valve surgeries, physiotherapy and rehabilitation in peripheral vascular diseases.
PTR308 - Hand Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy (2 + 0) 4
Anatomy of the hand/upper extremity, clinical biomechanics, rehabilitation principles after common soft tissue injuries, fractures, joint and nerve injuries; teamwork in occupational therapy, the roles; evaluation and training activities of daily living; principles and practices of transfer activities; hand, sensory, sensory integration evaluations and treatment; principles of occupational therapy approach to different problems.
PTR311 - Normal Motor Development (3 + 0) 3
Terminology and concepts related to normal movement and function development, motor development theories, developmental process and principles, reflex and sensory development, motor development steps, stages, motor development and functional performance tests
PTR312 - Technology Based Rehabilitation Systems in Physiotherapy (3 + 0) 3
Examines various technological tools and systems commonly used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice. This course teaches students the working principles, uses and effectiveness of technological systems. It also teaches students how to integrate technology-based tools and how to apply them to the rehabilitation process of patients.
TURK401 - Turkish Language I (2 + 0) 2
Languages and their classification; history of Turkish language, its spread over the world and its place among other languages; Turkish language in the republic era; orthography; expressions; foreign words, suffixes and prefixes; punctuation; language and verbalism.
Elective Courses
ART201 - Introduction to Photography (3 + 0) 4
Definition of photography and the photographer, the uses of photography in life, camera and its parts (aperture, iso, shutter, lens), light and its use in photography, composition rules in photography, the works of photographers from the world and Turkey.
ART222 - History of Jazz (3 + 0) 4
The history of music before 1900`s; Blues and Ragtime music genres; the impacts of musical, social and cultural structures of jazz music in New Orleans before its emergence in the region; main jazz movements starting from the very first Dixieland music to Fusion jazz movement today.
ART266 - Jewelry Design (3 + 0) 4
Shape elements, point-line-surface relation, drawing techniques, form-shape, measure-ratio, light-dark, shadow-light, volume information, texture types and touch; hand tools; production using simple modeling techniques; cutting and leveling techniques, assembly and skidding procedures; design preparation, metal and different material shaping and
ART269 - Entrepreneurial World of Contemporary Art (3 + 0) 4
The function and global organisation of contemporary art, which are considered as one of the most important investment tools in the world by international institutions, the socio-economic dimension of the events and the relationship between the world of art: collector, sponsor, and entrepreunership.
ART270 - Entrepreneurship Inspired by Nature: Interdisciplinary Approaches (3 + 0) 5
Biomicicry; the natural processes of sustaining life on earth and using it as a model for social and economic innovations; the integration among the components of ecosystems: living organisms; climate, and the chemical environment;opportunities for innovative entrepreneurship practices with interdisciplinary approaches; the 21st century skills and nature?s principles for innovative and creative entrepreneurship opportunities.
ART284 - Stage Management of Theater and Movie Review (3 + 0) 4
Analysing theater plays that dominated the history of theater in philosophical theme; finding the substances and determine in search of theatric space at the world theater journey, discussion of the predeterminated movies that made the breakthrough in world history within the context of Sartre/Existentialist philosophy and Spinoza/Ethica.
ART285 - Innovative Visual Narrative (3 + 0) 4
Investigation of the visual narration processes through selected examples;preperation of a research report in line with the selected type of visual narration; information about the effectiveness of the visual material or visual narrative on thinking,decision making and personal communication;evaluation;effects of innovative approaches on visual
ART297 - Creative Presentation in Digital Arts (3 + 0) 4
3D modeling techniques suitable for 3D product presentation, workflows of multiple software design, scene lighting render and animation settings, editing presentation animation, using render passes layers in compositing and color correction process.
ENG395 - Advanced English Speaking Skills (3 + 0) 4
This course provides students with a various range of activities aimed at refining their existing skills to engage effectively in various communicative contexts. During the course students will be supported via emphasizing the acquisition of appropriate register and expressions, and thus join in academic or professional environments orally.
HUM105 - Security, Espionage and Intelligence History (3 + 0) 4
The historical development of the concept of security, security problems and threats that differ according to periods, according to a new (critical) understanding; the restructuring of the transformation of espionage and intelligence activities in the history of the world and especially Turkey with globalization.
HUM108 - The History of Early Modern Mediterranean (1450-1789) (3 + 0) 4
The description of the early modern Mediterranean in general terms from the geographical discoveries to the French Revolution; political, social, historical and economic developments and transformations in the early modern Mediterranean; wars and trade in the axis of Ottoman-Spanish hegemony struggle in the Mediterranean basin.
HUM204 - Volunteering Studies (1 + 0) 4
Participating voluntarily in the work of aid organizations established within public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations in order to support those who face difficulties, especially children, the elderly, the disabled and disadvantaged groups, and sharing what they acquired through the university education.
HUM211 - Gender Studies and Women Rights (3 + 0) 4
Introduction; gender perceptions; woman and health; woman and politics; woman and law; modernism, gender and women rights; types of violence against women and their prevention; woman and literature; woman labor in the global economy; worklife and woman; woman and entrepreneurship; woman and environment.
HUM291 - Body Language and Communication Methods (3 + 0) 4
Posture, mimic, gesture, a correct and accurate way of using the intonation of speech; leadership skills and abilities to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking in the business and social environment; convincing others to adopt new ideas using body language.
HUM310 - Introduction to Sociolinguistics (3 + 0) 4
Factors contributing to the emergence of social approach to language; language variation and the factors that are responsible for the formation of regional and social variation of languages; various patterns of societal multilingualism and power relationships between/among languages; global trends affecting multilingualism; various political and socio-cultural factors that contribute to language maintenance; various methods used in linguistics research; a fieldwork using research methods.
HUM319 - Introduction to Logic (3 + 0) 4
Basic logical concepts, reasoning, argument analysis, informal logic, language and definitions, fallacies, syllogistic logic, categorial propositions, syllogisms in ordinary language, modern symbolic logic, propositional logic, truth functions and arguments, methods of derivation, predicate logic.
HUM323 - Introduction to Critical Thinking (3 + 0) 4
Examining and discussing the themes of critical thinking, such as writing and thinking clearly, learning and analysing the types of reasonings and arguments, making rational decisions, learning the types of fallacies; also, exercises to make these topics more understandable.
KOR301 - Korean III (3 + 0) 4
This course includes more vocabulary, structure and communicative skills at elementary level. The class activities are grouped around various themes such as occupations, hobbies, countries, and functions such as asking for and giving information, offering and responding.
MAN101 - Introduction to Behavioral Science (3 + 0) 5
Thinking critically with behavioral science, exploring the biology of mind, discription of human diversity, sensation and perception, learning process and conditioning, the phenomenon of memory and memory construction, thinking and language, motivation and work, emotions, personality.
MAN313 - Managerial Skills for the 21 st Century (3 + 0) 5
Self- Management, Personal Financial Management, Time and Stress Management and Organization Skills, Workplace Etiquette/Dress, Ethics, Politics and Diversity, Accountability and Workplace Relationships, Communication and Electronic Communication, Motivation, Leadership and Teams, Conflict and Negotiation, Networking, Job Search Skills, Resume Preparation, Interview Techniques, Career Management
MAN328 - Financial Literacy and Legislation for Entrepreneurs (3 + 0) 5
Tax legislation, business law information and obligations related to legal legislation in start ups, different company and business types and selection principles, interpretation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
MAN408 - Introduction to Sustainability (3 + 0) 5
What is sustainability; sustainability and related polices; climate and global change; environmental and resource economics; sustainable business practices; sustainability: ethics, culture, and history; sustainable development; sustainability indicators.
MAN409 - Entrepreneurship (4 + 0) 5
The nature, importance and history of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial mind, creativity, innovation and the business idea, marketing and financial planning, franchising, entrepreneurial strategy and strategic management in operations, entrepreneurship background of Turkey, changes in Turkish entrepreneurial features and activities, characteri
MAN414 - Entrepreneurship and Business Plan (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques and types, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan, techniques of preparing a business plan, from planning to practice, marketing, production
MAN437 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminars (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques, barriers of innovation, internal and external factors of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan
NUT409 - General Nutrition Knowledge (2 + 0) 4
The importance of nutrition, structures, definitions, classifications, functions, sources, recommended dietary allowances, excessive intakes and toxicity of macro and micro nutrients; nutrition in special conditions and introduction of foods in specific food groups.
PR419 - Media Literacy (3 + 0) 4
This course covers the basic concepts and approaches related to sociology. In this sense, starting from the concept of media literacy, important theoretical approaches are examined. Then, violence, gender, representation of minorities are analyzed through different media materials.
PTR316 - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Industry (2 + 0) 2
Vocational rehabilitation , vocational rehabilitation assessment and training, ergonomics, work analysis, and evaluation of work capacity, ındustry approaches to injury prevention, workplace arrangements, home arrangements for the disabled, environmental, architectural barriers and adjustments.
PTR411 - Physiotherapy in Women's Health (2 + 0) 2
Physiological and anatomical differences during pregnancy, safe exercises during pregnancy, incontinence education, the theory of pain taken during pregnancy, how to cope with pain, relaxation and respiration exercises, pelvic floor and pelvic girdle pain, lymphedema and menopause.