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PHYSIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY144E PHYSIOLOGY II 2 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain knowledge about the basic structure and functioning mechanisms of all systems that consist of the human body.
Contents of the Course Unit: Muscle physiology, energy sources in muscle contraction, respiratory system physiology, circulatory system physiology, nervous system physiology, motor control, sensory 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 contraction mechanism of the muscle.
Compare the energy sources used in muscle contraction.
Arrange the effects of exercise on the muscular system.
Discover the adaptation mechanisms in the respiratory system through exercise.
Discover the adaptation mechanisms in the heart and circulatory system through exercise.
Arrange the effects of exercise on endocrine, nervous and excretory system.
Explain the basic concepts of sensory physiology.
Arrange physiological changes that occur under extreme conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search, Individual Research Muscle Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2 Literature Search, Individual Research Energy Resources for Muscle Contraction Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Adaptation Mechanisms of Muscles Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4 Literature Search, Individual Research Respiratory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Adaptation Mechanisms of Respiratory System Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6 Literature Search, Individual Research Circulatory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Adaptation Mechanisms of Circulatory System Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search, Individual Research Nervous System Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10 Literature Search, Individual Research Motor Function Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13 Literature Search, Individual Research Sensory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14 Literature Search, Individual Research Sensory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15 Literature Search, Individual Research High Altitude and Underwater Physiology Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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

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
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.
3

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.
3

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.
5

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.
2
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.
2
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.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0