PHYSIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY144E	PHYSIOLOGY II	2	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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
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 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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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