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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 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 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 Nervous System Physiology – I: General Organization of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Search, Individual Research Nervous System Physiology – II: Structures Comprising the Central Nervous System, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Meninges Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Search, Individual Research Motor Control / Autonomic Nervous System Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Search, Individual Research Sensory Physiology – I: General Principles of Sensation, Somatic Senses, Chemical Senses Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Search, Individual Research Sensory Physiology – II: Visual Sense, Auditory Sense and Vestibular System Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Search, 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 Search, Individual Research Digestive System – II: Functions of the Intestines, Exocrine Pancreas, Liver, and Gallbladder Lecture, Discussion
8 Literature Search, Individual Research Endocrine System – I: Classification of Hormones, Hypothalamic-Pituitary System, and Pineal Gland Lecture, Discussion
9 Literature Search, Individual Research Endocrine System – II: Thyroid and Adrenal Gland Hormones, Endocrine Pancreas, Parathyroid Hormone Lecture, Discussion
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Literature Search, 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 Search, Individual Research Reproductive System Physiology Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Search, Individual Research Excretory System Physiology Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Search, Individual Research Exercise Physiology Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Search, Individual Research Underwater and High-Altitude Physiology Lecture, Discussion
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 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
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