| TYPE OF COURSE UNIT | Compulsory Course |
| LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT | Bachelor's Degree |
| YEAR OF STUDY | 2 |
| SEMESTER | Fourth Term (Spring) |
| NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED | 4 |
| NAME OF LECTURER(S) | Assistant Professor Çiğdem Akın Pekşen
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT |
At the end of this course, the students;
1) Recognize the structure of different organ systems in the body and learn their general functions and relate them to molecular biology.
2) Learn the basic role of homeostasis and related mechanisms in human physiology.
3) Know cardiovascular systems and the locomotion and support systems in the body.
4) Gain knowledge of the structure and functions of the nervous system and endocrine systems that are the main control systems in the body.
5) Know the basic steps in the digestion and absorption of food and in the regulation of water and inorganic ions in kidneys.
6) Learn about the immune system and reproduction.
7) Learn to establish a relationship between physiology and molecular biology genetics in applications related to the subject; gain an overview of research on human genetic diseases and make written and oral presentations on a case-by-case basis.
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| MODE OF DELIVERY | Face to face |
| PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | No |
| RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT | None |
| COURSE DEFINITION | The aim of this course is to give the basic knowledge to Molecular Biology and Genetic students about the structure, function and genetic diseases of physiological systems. |
| COURSE CONTENTS | | WEEK | TOPICS |
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| 1st Week | Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis | | 2nd Week | Cardiovascular Physiology I | | 3rd Week | Cardiovascular Physiology II | | 4th Week | The Endocrine System | | 5th Week | Muscle | | 6th Week | Respiratory Physiology | | 7th Week | The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions | | 8th Week | Midterm Exam | | 9th Week | The Digestion and Absorption of Food / Regulation of Organic Metabolism | | 10th Week | Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System I | | 11th Week | Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System II | | 12th Week | Sensory Physiology | | 13th Week | Reproduction | | 14th Week | The Immune System |
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| RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING | Human Physiology, An Integrated Approach, 8th Edition by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn.
Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang, 14th Edition.
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| PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS | Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation,Other |
| ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA | | | Quantity | Percentage(%) |
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| Mid-term | 1 | 36 | | Assignment | 1 | 6 | | Quiz | 3 | 14 | | Total(%) | | 56 | | Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) | | 56 | | Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) | | 44 | | Total(%) | | 100 |
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| ECTS WORKLOAD |
| Activities |
Number |
Hours |
Workload |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Preparation for Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Individual or group work | 14 | 1 | 14 | | Preparation for Final exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | | Course hours | 13 | 5 | 65 | | Preparation for Midterm exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | | Laboratory (including preparation) | | | | | Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Homework | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Total Workload | | | 127 |
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| Total Workload / 30 | | | 4,23 |
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| ECTS Credits of the Course | | | 4 |
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION | Turkish |
| WORK PLACEMENT(S) | No |
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