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PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SMP103 PHYSIOLOGY 1 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: In physiology course; It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills about the basic functions of the body and the physiological properties of the structures and organs that make up the systems.
Contents of the Course Unit: It includes basic terms and concepts related to physiology, cell structure and types, sensory organs, movement system, circulatory system, digestive system, excretory system, genital systems, nervous system and respiratory system physiology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the functional mechanisms of cell and organ systems, their relations with each other and the physiological control mechanisms in the body.
In a healthy state, the body learns how functions occur.
Explain with examples which physiological functions have problems in pathological situations.
Understands how the organism works in an internal balance.
Interprets the physiological variables in the formation of various diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of Basic Concepts and Terms Oral presentation, Q&A
2 Literature review, individual research. Cell Physiology Oral presentation, Q&A
3 Literature review, individual research. Muscle Physiology Oral presentation, Q&A
4 Literature review, individual research. Blood Physiology Oral presentation, Q&A
5 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Respiratory System Oral presentation, Q&A
6 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System - Blood Oral presentation, Q&A
7 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System - Lymph Oral presentation, Q&A
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Digestive System Oral presentation, Q&A
10 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Nervous System Oral presentation, Q&A
11 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Endocrine System Oral presentation, Q&A
12 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Excretory System Oral presentation, Q&A
13 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Reproductive System Oral presentation, Q&A
14 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Sensory System Oral presentation, Q&A
15 Literature review, individual research. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal system Oral presentation, Q&A
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Guyton, A.C., Hall, J.E., (2021) Guyton Medical Physiology, 14 th Edition, Turkish Edition: Nobel Medicine Bookstores
Widmaier, E. P., Raff; H., Strang; K.T.,(2010) Vander Human Physiology, Turkish Edition: İzmir Güven Bookstore
Ertugrul. L., (2014) Physiology, Academy Press and Publishing

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist
1
2
They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment
1
3
They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment
1
2
Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.
1

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 3 42
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 5 5
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 96
Total Workload of the Course Unit 96
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0