| 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 : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: | 
| Type of the Course : | Compulsory | 
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - | 
| Coordinator of the Course Unit | |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
| 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) | 
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| 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 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Introduction to Physiology and Cell Physiology – I: Introduction to Human Physiology and Homeostasis, Cell and Functional Organization | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 2 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Introduction to Physiology and Cell Physiology – II: Cell Membrane and Membrane Transport, Intercellular Communication, Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 3 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Muscle Physiology: Neuromuscular Junction, General Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle / Smooth Muscle / Cardiac Muscle, Energy Sources in Muscle Contraction | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 4 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Blood Physiology – I: Blood Composition, Physical Properties, Functions, Erythrocytes, Blood Groups, Transfusion, and Transfusion Reactions, Complete Blood Count in Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 5 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Blood Physiology – II: Leukocytes and Immune System, Platelets, Hemostasis and Coagulation Mechanisms | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 6 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Clinical Hematology | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 7 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Cardiac Physiology | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 8 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Circulatory System: Systemic Circulation / Lymphatic Circulation / Fetal Circulation, Regulation of Blood Pressure and Cardiac Output | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 9 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Excretory System – I: Functional Structure of the Excretory System, Tubular Structures and Their Basic Functions, Bladder Function | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 10 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - | 
| 11 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Excretory System – II: Regulation of Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Acid-Base Balance, Clinical Problems | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 12 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Respiratory System – I: Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System, Respiratory Mechanics / Lung Volumes, Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation / Perfusion | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 13 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Respiratory System – II: Regulation of Respiration, Non-Respiratory Functions of the Lungs, Clinical Physiology in Respiratory System Diseases | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 14 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Pregnancy, Aging, and Neonatal Physiology | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 15 | Literature Review, Individual Research | Regulation of Metabolism and Body Temperature | Lecture, Discussion | 
| 16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - | 
| 17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - | 
| SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING | 
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| 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 | Examination Method | 
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 50 | Optical (Test) Exam | |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | Optical (Test) Exam | |
| TOTAL | 2 | 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 | 
                                                Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
                                             | 4 | |||||
| KNOWLEDGE | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factual | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
                                             | 4 | |||||
| SKILLS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
                                             | 4 | |||||
| SKILLS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
                                             | 4 | |||||
| OCCUPATIONAL | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy & Responsibility | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.
                                             | 2 | |||||
| OCCUPATIONAL | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning to Learn | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
                                             | 2 | |||||
| OCCUPATIONAL | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Social | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
                                             | 2 | |||||
| OCCUPATIONAL | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational and/or Vocational | |||||||
| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                                Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
                                             | 3 | |||||
| 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 |