Information Package

Traditional and Complementary Medicine Master's Program with Thesis (Interdisciplinary)

GTT516

BASIC PHYSIOLOGY

Course Code
GTT516
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn basic physiology knowledge.
  2. Learn system physiology.
  3. Learn to use knowledge in the field of physiotherapy
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach the basic mechanisms of all organs and systems and their regulation starting from the cell, which is the most fundamental building stone of the human organism. It aims to teach the systems of human organism to work together and in harmony with each other to maintain homeostasis in changing internal and external conditions and to gain the authority to look at the organism as a whole. By teaching all the basic physiological mechanisms in the human organism, it aims to provide an indispensable basis for the learners to learn the mechanisms of diseases.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Cellular and membrane transport
2nd Week Membrane potentials, and action potentials
3rd Week Periferic Nervous system
4th Week Skeletal muscles
5th Week Smooth muscles and heart muscles
6th Week Heart physiology
7th Week Blood circulation physiology
8th Week Blood physiology
9th Week Respiratory system
10th Week Digestive system
11th Week Midterm exam
12th Week Urinary system
13th Week Endocrine system
14th Week Sense physiology
15th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1- Ağar, E., İnsan Fizyolojisi; Türk Fizyolojik Bilimler Derneği Yayını, İstanbul Tıp Yayınevi, 2020 ISBN: 9786057607799
2- Guyton & Hall, 19. ed. Textbook of Medical Physiology: (Textbook of Medical Physiology)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 14 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load75
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3 X
K4 X
K5