PHYSIOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY143	PHYSIOLOGY I	1	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	Assoc.Prof. MAHRUK GÜNEYLİ
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 functions of human physiological systems, the characteristics of cell physiology, the physiological mechanisms of the muscular, blood, circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems, and the evaluation of pregnancy and metabolic processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to human physiology and the concept of homeostasis, cell structure and functional organization, cell membrane and membrane transport, intercellular communication, resting and action potentials, muscle physiology and mechanisms of contraction, composition and physiological functions of blood, blood groups, transfusion and hemostasis, immune system and clinical hematology, cardiac physiology and regulation of the circulatory system, blood pressure and cardiac output, structure of the urinary system and regulation of fluid–electrolyte and acid–base balance, functional anatomy of the respiratory system, respiratory mechanics and ventilation–perfusion relationships, physiology of pregnancy, the newborn and aging, regulation of metabolism and body temperature.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
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	Web-Based Research	Introduction to Physiology and Cell Physiology I: Introduction to Human Physiology and Homeostasis, Cell and Functional Organization	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	Introduction to Physiology and Cell Physiology II: Cell Membrane and Membrane Transport, Intercellular Communication, Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	Muscle Physiology: Neuromuscular Junction, General Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, Energy Sources in Muscle Contraction	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4	Individual Study	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, Question-Answer
5	Individual Study	Blood Physiology II: Leukocytes and Immune System, Platelets, Hemostasis and Coagulation Mechanisms	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Individual Study	Clinical Hematology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Individual Study	Cardiac Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Circulatory System: Systemic Circulation, Lymphatic Circulation, Fetal Circulation, Regulation of Blood Pressure and Cardiac Output	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Excretory System I: Functional Structure of the Excretory System, Tubular Structures and Their Basic Functions, Bladder Function	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Excretory System II: Regulation of Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Acid-Base Balance, Clinical Problems	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Individual Study	Respiratory System I: Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System, Respiratory Mechanics, Lung Volumes, Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation, Perfusion	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13	Individual Study	Respiratory System II: Regulation of Respiration, Non-Respiratory Functions of the Lungs, Clinical Physiology in Respiratory System Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14	Individual Study	Pregnancy, Aging, and Neonatal Physiology	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15	Individual Study	Metabolism and Regulation of Body Temperature	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
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
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	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.					4

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.				3

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.					4

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.					4

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.					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