517 Structure and Function of the Human Body

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

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code 517
Name Structure and Function of the Human Body
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 7 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ŞEREF ERDOĞAN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

To understand the working mechanisms of cells, tissues and systems in healthy man.

Course Content

Cell - tissue physiology, inducible tissues, nervous system physiology, cardiovascular and respiratory system physiology, endocrine and reproductive system physiology with digestion and excretory system physiology.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Guyton Medical Physiology

Notes

Ganong Review of Physiology


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the general principles of cell and tissue physiology
LO02 Knows the ways of communication between cells and types.
LO03 Knows the working principles of excitable tissues
LO04 Learns blood and immune system physiology.
LO05 Knows the function of the nervous system and understands the function of the autonomic nervous system
LO06 Understands cardiovascular system and hemodynamic principles
LO07 Knows the components and function of the respiratory system
LO08 Knows the working principle and function of gastrointestinal system.
LO09 Knows the function of the kidney and the general function of the excretory system
LO10 Knows the interaction of hormone receptor and integrative function of endocrine system
LO11 Understands the working principle of the reproductive system


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Learn the basics of the field 2
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to set up an experimental setup and work in the laboratory.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being able to prepare a project proposal on your own 1
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik be able to plan an experimental research
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To report the results of the research 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to interpret research findings
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have an analytical thinking mechanism related to the field, To reach reliable information, To be able to create and write a research project, To be able to work and research in accordance with ethical values. 1
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to systematically transfer the theoretical knowledge he has researched to the audience. To transfer the acquired knowledge to the public effectively 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have a scientific thinking systematic in relation to their profession
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To learn how to plan research 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Cell Physiology Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Action Potential, Nerve and Muscle Physiology 1Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Nervous System Overview 2Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Special Senses and Autonomous Nervous System 3Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Overview of Blood Physiology and Circulatory System 4Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Heart and Veins, Regulation of Circulation 5Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Respiratory System Overview 6Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Mechanics of Respiration, Ventilation-Perfusion, Gas transport in blood 7Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Gastrointestinal System; Structure, Motility 8Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Excretory system; Structure and Function 9Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Regulation of Body Fluid and Osmolality 10Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Endocrine System: Hormone-Receptor Interaction; Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Target Organ Interaction 11Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Endocrine Function of Thyroid, Surrenal and Pancreas, Bone Physiology 12Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Male and Female Reproductive Systems; Fertilization and Pregnancy 13Reading from recommended textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 170
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,80
ECTS 7 ECTS

Update Time: 22.05.2025 03:04