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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 Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
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)

Explains 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 Review, Individual Research Nervous System Physiology – I: General Organization of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Review, Individual Research Nervous System Physiology – II: Structures Comprising the Central Nervous System, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Meninges Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Review, Individual Research Motor Control / Autonomic Nervous System Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Sensory Physiology – I: General Principles of Sensation, Somatic Senses, Chemical Senses Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Review, Individual Research Sensory Physiology – II: Visual Sense, Auditory Sense and Vestibular System Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Review, Individual Research Digestive System – I: Structure and Organization of the Digestive System, Motility in the Gastrointestinal System, Digestion in the Mouth and Stomach Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Digestive System – II: Functions of the Intestines, Exocrine Pancreas, Liver, and Gallbladder Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Individual Research Endocrine System – I: Classification of Hormones, Hypothalamic-Pituitary System, and Pineal Gland Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature Review, Individual Research Endocrine System – II: Thyroid and Adrenal Gland Hormones, Endocrine Pancreas, Parathyroid Hormone Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature Review, Individual Research Metabolic Diseases: Endocrine Disruptors / Growth Hormone Disorders / Thyroid Hormone Disorders / Adrenal Gland Hormone Disorders / Diseases Related to the Endocrine Pancreas / Osteoporosis Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature Review, Individual Research Reproductive System Physiology Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Excretory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Review, Individual Research Exercise Physiology Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Underwater and High-Altitude Physiology Lecture, Discussion
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.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
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
Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
4
2
Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.
4
2
Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.
4
2
Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
4
2
Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.
4
3
Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.
4
2
The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.
4
3
Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.
4

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