BDZ111 Physiology I

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BDZ111
Name Physiology I
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR GÜNAŞTI (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to enable students to define the vital relationships and functions between the systems of the human body and to explain the working mechanisms and functions of organs and hormones.

Course Content

Understanding the functions of the blood, circulation, respiration, and muscular systems, the water, electrolyte, nutrient, and gas needs of cells, and the relationship between these systems.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Guyton and Hall Tıbbi Fizyoloj. Ed. John E. Hall 14.Baskı, Güneş kitabevi, 2021. Fizyoloji Ders Kitabı. Eds. Koz, M., Gelir E., Ersöz, G. 2022, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2022.

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learning about the body's control systems and homeostasis.
LO02 Acquiring fundamental knowledge about cell structure, membrane potentials, and membrane permeation methods.
LO03 Learning about blood, its elements, and their functions.
LO04 Learning about the structure of the heart and blood vessels and understand circulatory kinetics.
LO05 Learning about the structures of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle in the human body.
LO06 Understanding the mechanics of breathing.
LO07 Learning about the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and autonomic nervous system.
LO08 Understanding the kidneys and body fluid systems and their regulation.
LO09 Understanding the functions of hormones.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice.
PLO02 Belirsiz Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life.
PLO03 Belirsiz Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. 3
PLO04 Belirsiz Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice. 3
PLO05 Belirsiz Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field.
PLO06 Belirsiz By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development 4
PLO07 Belirsiz Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics. 2
PLO08 Belirsiz Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. 2
PLO09 Belirsiz Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature.
PLO10 Belirsiz Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field.
PLO11 Belirsiz Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice. 4
PLO12 Belirsiz Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Physiology I and Cell Physiology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Introduction to Physiology and Cell Physiology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Nervous System Physiology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Nervous System Physiology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Nervous System Physiology III Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Endocrine System Physiology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Blood Physiology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Blood Physiology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Heart physiology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Heart physiology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Muscle physiology I Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Muscle physiology II Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Respiratory Physiology Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General Review Reading-Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams I Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams II Reading-Research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 102
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,08
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 21.08.2025 09:08