PHYSIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY143E	PHYSIOLOGY I	1	4	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	Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NASIR MUSTAFA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge of the basic structure and functioning mechanisms of all systems that consist of the human body.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The functioning mechanisms of cells, tissues and systems in the human body.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concept of homeostasis and physiological regulation mechanisms.
Explain the functions of blood and the properties of blood cells.
Explain the basic features of the nervous system.
Explains the basic working principles of motor and sensory nervous system parts.
Explain the mechanism of muscle contraction.
Explain the parts and features of the circulatory system.
Explain the respiratory mechanics.
Rank the basic duties of the digestive system.
Explain the working principles of the excretory system.
Explain the release mechanisms and effects of hormones.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY, CELLS, TISSUES, ORGANS AND SYSTEMS	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	CELL ORGANELLES AND CELL TRANSPORT MECHANISMS	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	DISTRIBUTION OF BODY FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES	Discussion, Lecture, Case Studyh
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	BLOOD	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	CIRCULATORY SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	NERVOUS SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	HEART	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	RESPIRATORY SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	DIGESTIVE SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	ENDOCRINE SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	EXCRETION SYSTEM	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	SYSTEMS OVERVIEW	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hall, J. E. Guyton H.E. (2016). Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology (13th ed). Elsevier.
Ganong, W. (2016). Ganong Medical Physiology (25th ed). McGraw Hill Ed.
Derrickson, B. H. (2016). Human physiology. John Wiley & Sons.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

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.						5
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.					4

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.			2

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

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.		1

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.				3
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.		1

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.						5

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.				3
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.					4

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.	0
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.	0
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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
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	65	0	128