BMM221 Physiology

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BMM221
Name Physiology
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. BESİM ÖZAYKAN


Course Goal

To learn Human Physiology adapted to Biomedical Engineering.

Course Content

Introduction to physiology, cellular physiology; Communication between cells, electrical potentials in cells; Muscle physiology; Nervous system physiology, transmission at synapses, sensory system; Hearing, balance and vision systems; Motor functions; Learning and memory, limbic system, autonomic system; Circulatory system, electrophysiology of heart, function of heart muscle, regulation of heart function; Blood flow, exchange of substances in capillary, venous return; Respiratory physiology; Digestive physiology; Blood physiology, endocrine and reproductive physiology

Course Precondition

Taking a human anatomy course

Resources

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14e

Notes

Berne & Levy Physiology


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To be able to explain the basic concepts in physiology
LO02 To be able to explain the communication mechanisms between cells
LO03 To be able to explain how electrical potentials in excitable cells are formed
LO04 To be able to describe the electrical and mechanical fundamentals of muscle function
LO05 To be able to describe the general function of the nervous system
LO06 To be able to explain the mechanisms of transmission in synapses
LO07 To be able to explain the mechanisms of hearing, balance and vision systems
LO08 To be able to interpret the mechanisms of the motor functions of the nervous system
LO09 To be able to explain learning and memory mechanisms, the function of the limbic system and autonomic functions
LO10 To be able to describe the electrical and contractile mechanisms of heart function
LO11 To be able to explain the mechanisms of regulation of cardiac function
LO12 To be able to interpret the properties of blood flow and the mechanisms of substance exchange at the capillary level
LO13 To explain respiratory physiology
LO14 Explain the digestive physiology
LO15 To be able to explain blood, endocrine and reproductive physiology


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies; the ability to solve problems by applying the technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences. 5
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to improve oneself by embracing the importance of lifelong learning and by following the developments in science-technology and contemporary issues. 3
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Assess the contributions of engineering solutions on medicine, medical technologies and healthcare. 4
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Identifying problems related to biomedical engineering. 5
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Modeling problems related to biomedical engineering. 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzing data and interpreting the results. 1
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to use modern techniques and computational tools required for engineering applications.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to analyze and design a process in line with a defined goal. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to understand the problems and wishes of the medical doctor in their scientific studies from an engineering point of view. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Expressing ideas verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be conscious of calibration and quality assurance systems in Biomedical Engineering. 3
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Design and Implement Experiments. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to act independently, set priorities and creativity. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Being aware of national and international contemporary issues in the field of Biomedical Engineering. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Physiology; Cellular Physiology; Homeostasis; Functions of cell organelles; Genetic control of cell functions; Transport of substances through cell membranes; Diffusion; Osmosis; Active transport Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Intercellular communication; Functional structure of the nerve cell; Local potentials; Action potentials Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Physiology of striated muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle; Neuromuscular transmission Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Nervous system physiology; General principles; Basic functions of synapses, Properties of chemical transmission in synapses; Synaptic potentials; Organization of the nervous system; Sensory system; Motor system Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Senses of hearing and equilibrium; Visual system; Motor functions of the nervous system; Spinal reflexes; Functions of the cerebellum and basal ganglia Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Mental functions of the brain; Learning and memory; Brain mechanisms involved in behavior and motivation; Autonomic nervous system; autonomic reflexes Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Cardiovascular system; Functional structure of the heart muscle; Electrophysiology of heart cells; Rhythmic stimulation of the heart; Propagation of action potential in heart tissue Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation to Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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9 Cardiac excitation-contraction coupling; Cardiac cycle and heart pump; Cardiac output; Regulation of heart rate and pumping function of the heart Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Electrocardiogram Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Blood flow; Basics of blood pressure; Control of blood pressure; Substance exchange at the capillary level; Venous return Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Function of the respiratory system; Respiratory mechanics; Gas laws and ventilation Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Function of the respiratory system; Gas exchange and transport Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Digestive physiology; Excretory physiology: filtration, secretion and reabsorption; Body fluids; Maintaining fluid and osmotic balance Reading the relevant section of the course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Blood physiology; Endocrine and reproductive physiology Preparation to Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 An overview Reviewing the topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Exam preparation, reviewing the topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 7 7
Total Workload (Hour) 50
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,00
ECTS 2 ECTS