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COURSE UNIT TITLECOURSE UNIT CODESEMESTERTHEORY + PRACTICE (Hour)ECTS
PHYSIOLOGY I HSH113 First Term (Fall) 2 + 0 3

TYPE OF COURSE UNITCompulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITBachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY1
SEMESTERFirst Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED3
NAME OF LECTURER(S)Instructor Sevtap Kılınç
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) will be able to explain physiological control systems
2) will be able to explain body fluid composition and its characteristics
3) will be able to identify the structure of cell mambrane and organels as well as their function
4) will be able to explain the generation of bioelectrical potentials (membrane potentials) step by step
5) will be able to explain bone physiology
6) will be able to identify physiologic anatomy of muscle (skeletal and smooth muscles)and explain principles of contraction
7) will be able to identify structural and physiologic characteristics of blood cells
8) will be able to explain coronary circulation
9) will be able to explain the regulation of arterial blood pressure
10) will be able to explain shock
11) 11. will be able to identify physiologic anatomy, gas exchange principles and regulation of respiratory system
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTStudents have to learn "anatomy" of body systems in order to understand and realize physiological mechanisms better
COURSE DEFINITIONThe student understand that composed of human body cell, tissue, organs and systems vital relationships with each other, functions, working mechanisms and hormonal affecting and uses this information in the process of patient care by integrating with vocational courses.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Physiology, Physiologic Control Systems, Body Fluid Composition and Its Characteristics
2nd Week Cell Membrane and Organels, Transport Through the Cell Membrane
3rd Week Bioelectric Potentials
4th Week Bone Physiology
5th Week Physiology of Skeletal Muscle
6th Week Physiology of Smooth Muscle
7th Week I. Midterm
8th Week Physiology of Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells), Physiology of Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)
9th Week Physiology of Thrombocytes (Platelets) and Coagulation Mechanisms, Blood Typing and Transfusion Reactions
10th Week Coronary Circulation, Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure
11th Week Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure, Shock
12th Week II. Midterm, Respiratory Mechanics, Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
13th Week Pulmonary Ventilation-Perfusion, Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
14th Week Physiology of Respiration in Extreme Conditions, Regulation of Respiration
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING-Guyton AC, Hall JE. Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (2007)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term250
Total(%)50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)50
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam122
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work14456
Preparation for Final exam11515
Course hours14228
Preparation for Midterm exam11515
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam122
Homework
Total Workload118
Total Workload / 303,93
ECTS Credits of the Course3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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