PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP153	PHYSIOLOGY	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMEL ÇAKAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ALMİNA DURMUŞ KOÇ-Lecturer ÇAĞDAŞ ADIÖREN-Lecturer EMİNE HAS
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the normal physiological functioning of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels; to explain the interactions among body systems; and to relate this knowledge to professional practices in the field of health sciences.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course includes an introduction to physiology and homeostasis; cell physiology; nerve and muscle physiology; blood and the immune system; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the renal and excretory system; the endocrine system; the reproductive system; and physiological regulatory mechanisms among body systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the fundamental concepts of physiology and the mechanisms of homeostasis
Explains substance transport across the cell membrane and pathways of cellular communication.
Explains impulse transmission in neurons and the physiology of synapses.
Compares the contraction mechanisms of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.
Explains the physiological functions of blood and the immune response.
Interprets the physiological functioning of the heart and vascular system.
Explains gas exchange in the respiratory system and the regulation of respiration.
Explains the physiology of the digestive system and the processes of nutrient absorption.
Explains the role of the kidneys in fluid–electrolyte and acid–base balance.
Relates the physiological functions of the endocrine and reproductive systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review and individual research	Fundamental Concepts and Terminology in Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
2	Literature review and individual research	Cell Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
3	Literature review and individual research	Muscle Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
4	Literature review and individual research	Blood Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
5	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Respiratory System	Lecture and question–answer session
6	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Circulatory System – Blood	Lecture and question–answer session
7	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Circulatory System – Lymph	Lecture and question–answer session
8	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Digestive System	Lecture and question–answer session
9	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Nervous System: General Organization and Synaptic Communicatio	Lecture and question–answer session
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Nervous System: Central and Peripheral Nervous System	Lecture and question–answer session
12	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Endocrine System	Lecture and question–answer session
13	Literature review and individual research	Physiology of the Excretory System	Lecture and question–answer session
14	Literature review and individual research	Reproductive Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
15	Literature review and individual research	Sensory Physiology	Lecture and question–answer session
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Köknel, Ö., & Yalçın, M. (2018). Fizyoloji. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri
Widmaier, E.P.,Raff; H., Strang; K.T.,(2010) Vander İnsan Fizyolojisi, Türkçe Baskı: İzmir Güven Kitapevi
Ertuğrul. L., (2014) Fizyoloji, Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1
2
3
4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	We believe in the philosophy of emergency care.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Preventive, curative principles of emergency care plans, implements and evaluates and registers.
2	Applies the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.
3	Evaluates the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.
4	It records the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas that require emergency care at an advanced level of knowledge of institutional uses and applications.
2
3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility in pre-hospital emergency care.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learning with a sense of lifelong learning will continue.
2	National and universal values​​, intellectual and social aspects of principle develops itself.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Patient, family and team with other health care professionals in oral and written communication.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Case to be made for emergency aid to the wounded techniques appropriate first aid and emergency plans, manages and implements.
2	In emergency situations, ensures appropriate transportation of the patient to the emergency room.
3	In case of emergency, appropriately plans the first and emergency aid techniques for the injured person.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	5	70
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	129