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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: UNI379
Course Name: Mystery of Life:Bioelectricity
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ESMA NUR ZEYDANLI
Course Lecturer(s): Esma Okatan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Increase knowlege and awareness regarding bioelectricty
Course Content: Definition of bioelectricity, electric properties of living beings, examples from plants, animal cells, organs, bioelectricity coordinated cell functions, bioelectricity linked diseases and bioelectricity based diagnostic and therapeutic applications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Able to describe the concepts of the bioelectricity
2) Able to explain the impacts of the bioelectricity on biological functions

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of the lecture -
2) Definition of Bioelectricity, Examples from the Nature -
3) Mechanisms underlying the bioelectricity, Introduction to Ion Channels Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes 3rd Edition by Bertil Hille (Author)
4) Electrochemical Driving Force Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes 3rd Edition by Bertil Hille (Author)
5) Bioelectricity induced biological functions-I https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6) Bioelectricity induced biological functions-II https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7) Overview of the topics -
8) Midterm Exam -
9) Diseases related with Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10) Diagnostic use of Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11) Therapeutic use of Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12) Experiments to Study Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13) Overview of the topics -
14) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 7 2 126
Quizzes 1 1 3 1 5
Final 1 1 3 1 5
Total Workload 136