PHYSIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY144	PHYSIOLOGY II	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AZADE SARI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge regarding the basic structure and functioning mechanisms of all systems that constitute the human body.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Nervous system physiology, motor control and autonomic nervous system, sensory physiology, digestive system physiology, endocrine system physiology, endocrine system disorders, reproductive system physiology, pregnancy physiology, exercise physiology, underwater and high-altitude physiology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the contraction mechanism of the muscle.
Compares the energy sources used in muscle contraction.
Explains the effects of exercise on the muscular system.
Discovers the adaptation mechanisms in the respiratory system through exercise.
Discovers the adaptation mechanisms in the heart and circulatory system through exercise.
Explains the effects of exercise on endocrine, nervous and excretory system.
Explains the basic concepts of sensory physiology.
Explains physiological changes that occur under extreme conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Nervous System Physiology I: General Organisation of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	Nervous System Physiology II: Structures Composing the Central Nervous System, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Meninges	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	Motor Control and Autonomic Nervous System	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4	Individual Study	Sensory Physiology I: General Principles of Sensation, Somatic Senses, Chemical Senses	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5	Individual Study	Sensory Physiology II: Sense of Sight, Sense of Hearing and Vestibular System	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Individual Study	Digestive System I: Structure and Organisation of the Digestive System, Motility in the Gastrointestinal System, Digestion in the Mouth and Stomach	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Individual Study	Digestive System II: Intestines, Exocrine Pancreas, Liver and Bile Functions	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Endocrine System I: Classification of Hormones, Hypothalamic-Pituitary System and Pineal Gland	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Endocrine System II: Thyroid and Adrenal Gland Hormones, Endocrine Pancreas, Parathyroid Gland Hormones	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Endocrine System Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Individual Study	Reproductive System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13	Individual Study	Pregnancy Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14	Individual Study	Exercise Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15	Individual Study	Underwater and High-Altitude Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brunton, P. J., & Grattan, D. R. (Eds.). (2024). Neuroendocrine regulation of mammalian pregnancy and lactation. Springer International Publishing AG.
Hall, J. E., & Hall, M. (2025). Guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology-e-book: Guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology-e-book. Elsevier.
Moller, A. R. (2002). Sensory systems: Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Elsevier Science & Technology.
Rosenberg, G. A. (2012). Molecular physiology and metabolism of the nervous system: A clinical perspective. Oxford University Press, Incorporated.
Welcome, M. O. (2018). Gastrointestinal physiology: Development, principles and mechanisms of regulation. Springer International Publishing AG.
White, B., & Porterfield, S. (2012). Endocrine and reproductive physiology e-book: Mosby physiology monograph series. Mosby.

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	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.			2
2	Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Asses general health problems related to nutrition.				3
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.			2
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.	0
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.	0
2	Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.		1
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.		1
5	Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.	0

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	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128