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 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)
Explain the contraction mechanism of the muscle.
Compare the energy sources used in muscle contraction.
Explain 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.
Explain the effects of exercise on endocrine, nervous and excretory system.
Explain the basic concepts of sensory physiology.
Explain 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 Organisation of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Individual Research	Nervous System Physiology-II: Structures Composing 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: Sense of Sight, Sense of Hearing and Vestibular System	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Literature Search, Individual Research	Digestive System-I: Structure and Organisation 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: Intestines, Exocrine Pancreas, Liver and Bile Functions	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
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 Gland Hormones	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Search, Individual Research	Endocrine System Diseases	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Search, Individual Research	Reproductive System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Individual Research	Pregnancy 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
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	Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.						5
2	Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.						5

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