PHYSIOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY144	PHYSIOLOGY II	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. KIVANÇ DERYA PEKER
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)
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	Literature Review, Individual Research	Nervous System Physiology I: General Organisation of the Nervous System, Synaptic Transmission	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Nervous System Physiology II: Structures Composing the Central Nervous System, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Meninges	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Motor Control and Autonomic Nervous System	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Sensory Physiology I: General Principles of Sensation, Somatic Senses, Chemical Senses	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Sensory Physiology II: Sense of Sight, Sense of Hearing and Vestibular System	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Literature Review, 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 Review, Individual Research	Digestive System II: Intestines, Exocrine Pancreas, Liver and Bile Functions	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Literature Review, Individual Research	Endocrine System I: Classification of Hormones, Hypothalamic-Pituitary System and Pineal Gland	Lecture, Discussion
9	Literature Review, 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 Review, Individual Research	Endocrine System Diseases	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Reproductive System Physiology	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Pregnancy Physiology	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Exercise Physiology	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Review, 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	Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,					4
2	They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment			2
2	They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment				3
2	Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.					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