Physiology (MED181) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Physiology MED181 1. Semester 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Doğan Dursun
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is; to enable learners to learn the normal working principles of the body, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explains the function of all cells, tissues, organs and systems in the body in healthy individuals
  • Explains the working mechanisms of all cells, tissues, organs and systems in the body.
  • Explains the connection and interaction between cell-tissue-organ and system
  • Totally discloses the association of the organism with the environment.
  • Learns the response of the organism in disease states.
Course Content Physiology of cell, nerve, muscle, heart, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, endocrine system, reproductive system, central nervous system, sensory system and body fluids and electrolytes.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Cell physiology Reading the subjects from the references
2 Nerve physiology Reading the subjects from the references
3 Muscle physiology Reading the subjects from the references
4 Blood physiology Reading the subjects from the references
5 Heart physiology Reading the subjects from the references
6 Circulatory system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
7 Respiratory system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
8 Midterm exam
9 Digestive system and metabolism physiology Reading the subjects from the references
10 Excretory system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
11 Endocrine system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
12 Reproductive system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
13 Central nervous system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
14 Sense system physiology Reading the subjects from the references
15 Body fluids and electrolytes Reading the subjects from the references
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Hall, J. E. (2015). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology e-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the necessary current information to meet individual, family and community health needs in an individual and holistic approach in the direction of the nursing process. X
2 Has knowledgeable and capable of evaluating the validity, validity and reliability of scientific knowledge. X
3 Has the skills to perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and practical knowledge to maintain, develop and treat illnesses. X
4 Demonstrates nursing care in the direction of scientific research, evidence, developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Respects human rights and dignity in nursing education, practices, research and management. X
6 Carries out nursing practices in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards and ethical principle. X
7 Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the nursing care process. X
8 Continues self management activities as an individual and a team member within the scope of its managerial role. X
9 Takes part in researches, projects and events in the association with the health team and the other disciplines with a sense of social responsibility X
10 Uses English in a way that can comprehend literature, communicate effectively in written and verbal manner. X
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development. X
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 150