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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

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
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 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