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Program of Nursing (English)

NRS118

PHYSIOLOGY II

Course Code
NRS118
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to explain lymphatic system and edema
  2. will be able to explain gastrointestinal system and its characteristics
  3. will be able to explain metabolism and its relationship between energy
  4. will be able to explain endocrine system and its characteristics
  5. will be able to tell excretory system physiology
  6. will be able to explain fluid electrolite balance and acid-base buffer sytems
  7. will be able to tell reproductive physiology
  8. will be able to tell the organisation of central nervous system
  9. will be able to explain the types and functions of neurons
  10. will be able to explain synapses and functions of neurotransmitters
  11. will be able to explain regeneration and degeneration in neurons
  12. will be able to explain the functions of sensory and motor pathways in medulla spinalis
  13. will be explain the physiology of bulbus, pons, mesencephalon, cerebellum and limbic system
  14. will be explain the physiology of cranial nerves
  15. will be explain cortical areas and their intelligent functions
  16. will be know somatic senses and sensory tracts
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsStudents have to learn "anatomy" of body systems in order to understand and realize physiological mechanisms better
Course DescriptionThis course is a continuation of HSH 113 Physiology I course. The student understand that composed of human body cell, tissue, organs and systems vital relationships with each other, functions, working mechanisms and hormonal affecting and uses this information in the process of patient care by integrating with vocational courses.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Gastrointesinal System, Mastication and Deglutition, Motility of Stomach
2nd Week Motility of Small Intestine and Motility of Colon Bowel, Saliva and Gastric Secretions, Pancreas and Liver
3rd Week Digestion, Absorption, Vitamins and Minerals
4th Week Regulation of Body Temperature, Basal Metabolic Rate, Nutrition, Starvation- Satiety, Introduction to Urinary System And Renal Circulation
5th Week Functions of Renal Glomerulus, Autoregulation of Glomerular Filtration Rate
6th Week Clearance, Concentration And Dilution of Urine, Micturition
7th Week Female Reproductive System Physiology, Male Reproductive System Physiology
8th Week Organization of Nervous System, Sensory Cortex, Motor Cortex
9th Week Cerebrospinal Fluid, Synapses, Characteristics of Synaptic Transmission
10th Week Spinal Cord and Spinal Reflexes, Cranial Nerves
11th Week Autonomic Nervous System
12th Week Cerebellum, Posture and Equilibrium
13th Week Sense of Hearing, Sense of Vision, Sense of Taste
14th Week Sense of Smell, Cutaneous Senses, Pain Sense
Recommended or Required Reading-Guyton, AC, Hall JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology (2007)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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