PHYSIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY143E	PHYSIOLOGY I	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. MEHLİKA KARAMANLIOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge regarding the basic functions of human physiological systems, the characteristics of cell physiology, the physiological mechanisms of the muscular, blood, circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems, and the evaluation of pregnancy and metabolic processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to human physiology and the concept of homeostasis, cell structure and functional organization, cell membrane and membrane transport, intercellular communication, resting and action potentials, muscle physiology and mechanisms of contraction, composition and physiological functions of blood, blood groups, transfusion and hemostasis, immune system and clinical hematology, cardiac physiology and regulation of the circulatory system, blood pressure and cardiac output, structure of the urinary system and regulation of fluid–electrolyte and acid–base balance, functional anatomy of the respiratory system, respiratory mechanics and ventilation–perfusion relationships, physiology of pregnancy, the newborn and aging, regulation of metabolism and body temperature.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines core functions of human physiology systems.
Analyzes characteristics of cell physiology.
Explains mechanisms of the muscle system.
Explains functions of blood and circulatory systems.
Analyzes processes of the respiratory system.
Explains regulatory mechanisms of the excretory system.
Infers through pregnancy and metabolism processes.
Justifies the importance of physiology in health sciences during discussion.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Introduction to Human Physiology and Homeostasis	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	The Cell and Its Functional Organization	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	Cell Membrane and Transport Across the Cell Membrane	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4	Individual Study	Muscle Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5	Individual Study	Blood Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Individual Study	Immune System, Hemostasis and Coagulation	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Individual Study	Cardiac Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Circulatory System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Respiratory System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Respiratory System Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Individual Study	Excretory System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13	Individual Study	Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14	Individual Study	Nutrition and Metabolism	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15	Individual Study	Exercise, 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	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	3	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 the field of 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	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.				3
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics 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 knowledge 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 patients' 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 patients-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