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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: NUR113
Course Name: Physiology
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. MELTEM YILMAZ COŞAR
Course Lecturer(s): Meltem YILMAZ COŞAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To gain knowledge of the functioning mechanisms of human cell, tissue and organ systems, the functions of organ systems, the interaction of systems with each other and the regulation of their functions.
Course Content: This course covers the basic concepts in physiology, homeostasis, exchange of substances across the cell membrane; excitable tissues; nervous system; senses; the circulatory system; Includes blood and immune system issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the homeostasis mechanisms, know the passage of substances through the cell membrane,
2) Knows excitable tissues, action potential and excitation-contraction coupling mechanisms,
3) Knows the classifications of the nervous system, functions of the nervous system and explains the reflex arc,
4) Knows the functioning of the endocrine system, hormones and their effects on tissues,
5) Knows the functions and elements of the circulatory system,
6) Knows blood and immune system components and functions.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Cell Physiology Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course Powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
2) homeostasis Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
3) Substance transport across the cell membrane Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
4) Introduction to the Nervous System Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
5) Action potential and Synaptic transmission Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
6) Neuromuscular junction and excitation-contraction coupling Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
7) Reflexes and Integration centers Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
8) Mıdterm Week
9) General Senses Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
10) Special Senses Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
11) Cardiovascular system Physiology Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
12) Cardiovascular system Physiology Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
13) Blood and Immune system Physiology Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic
14) Blood and Immune system Physiology Visual scanning from the sources specified to be used in the course powerpoint Animation-based videos on the lesson topic

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Eric P. Widmater, Hershel Raff, Kevin T. Strang, Vander Human Physiology
References: Vander Human Physiology
Guyton & Hall Physiology
Berne & Levy Physiology

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. 1
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health. 1
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions. 1
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. 1
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health. 1
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 24
Study Hours Out of Class 12 24
Quizzes 7 14
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 66