Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Medical Terminology TVT1105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. MERVE ŞİMŞEK KAYMAK
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Latife EŞGÜNOĞLU (Güz)
Goals Introduction to Medical Terminology, Cardiovascular system medical terms, Digestive system and endocrine system medical terms, Respiratory system and Eye, Ear-Nose-Throat medical terms, Nervous system medical terms, Musculoskeletal system medical terms, Excretory system and gynecology medical terms, Pharmaceutical science terminology, Radiology and nuclear medicine terminology, Public health and disease classification terminology
Course Content -Explains the concept of medical terminology and its fields of study. -Understands medical terms related to systems. -Explains signs, symptoms, and disease diagnoses. -Identifies diseases based on their symptoms and enters a diagnosis.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the basic concepts of medical terminology.
2 Defines prefixes, suffixes and root words used in medical terminology.
3 Explains the rules of forming medical terms.
4 Defines medical terms related to body systems.
5 Explains medical abbreviations and symbols.
6 Pronounces and writes medical terms correctly.
7 Interprets basic medical terms used in clinical practice.
8 Uses medical terminology correctly in professional communication.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Digestive System Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Endocrine System Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Respiratory System Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Nervous System Medical Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week In medical terminology, roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Musculoskeletal System Medical Terminology Lecture, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Excretory System Medical Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Public Health Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Disease Classification Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Terminology Lecture, Question and Answer, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knows the basic concepts and terminology specific to the healthcare field.
2 Explains the operation and basic management processes of health data systems.
3 Gains the ability to collect, classify, analyze, and report health data.
4 Performs effective data entry in electronic health records (EHR), HIS, etc. systems.
5 Uses basic software and hardware used in the healthcare field.
6 Applies open-source software and current information technologies in the healthcare field.
7 Uses medical terminology correctly and effectively.
8 Acts in accordance with privacy, security, and ethical principles in health data.
9 Calculates health statistics and interprets basic health indicators.
10 Has knowledge about the application areas of next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in the healthcare field and contributes to their applications
11 Works in accordance with national and international regulations in the healthcare field.
12 Demonstrates aptitude for teamwork and establishes interdisciplinary communication
13 Utilizes problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
14 Uses Turkish and a basic level of a foreign language in professional communication
15 Gains awareness of lifelong learning, professional development, and ethical responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY15 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Chabner, D. E. (2018). The language of medicine (11th ed.). Elsevier.
  • Ehrlich, A., & Schroeder, C. L. (2020). Medical terminology for health professions (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Dölek, B. (2019). Tıbbi terminoloji. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Latife EŞGÜNOĞLU Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Latife EŞGÜNOĞLU Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 1 20 20
Other Activities 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 5 5
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0